US Bridges

US-24 HWY EB over Wolf Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.12 MI West of K-7 · Structure no. 999902400520761

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY EB over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 HWY EB over Wolf 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 9,183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 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
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.12 MI West of K-7
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11583, -94.91667
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 traffic9,183 (2023)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is US-24 HWY EB over Wolf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY EB over Wolf Creek carry?

About 9,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.