US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 4.41 MI N of Douglas CO · Structure no. 999902400520581
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,364 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US24 HWY & US40 Hw over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.