US Bridges

US-24 HWY EB over Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.93 MI E K-16 Ejct · Structure no. 999902400520731

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,576
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY EB over Stranger Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 HWY EB over Stranger 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 4,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,163 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY EB
CrossesStranger Creek
Location3.93 MI E K-16 Ejct
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11611, -95.01083
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,576 (2023)
Projected traffic6,163 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Stranger Creek built?

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

What condition is US-24 HWY EB over Stranger 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 EB over Stranger Creek carry?

About 4,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY EB over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY EB over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.