US Bridges

US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.56 MI E Osborne Coln · Structure no. 999902400620021

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesWaconda Res. Drainage
Location2.56 MI E Osborne Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50917, -98.44028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2023)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage carry?

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Waconda Res. Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.