US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.35 MI N K-16 W JCT · Structure no. 999902400520701

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,607 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesTonganoxie CR Drain
Location0.35 MI N K-16 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1125, -95.09333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,223 (2023)
Projected traffic11,607 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain carry?

About 7,223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.