US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.99 MI E of K-16 JCT · Structure no. 999902400520711

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek 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 9,152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,326 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesTonganoxie Creek
Location0.99 MI E of K-16 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11611, -95.08222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,152 (2023)
Projected traffic12,326 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Creek built?

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

What condition is US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 9,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Tonganoxie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.