US Bridges

US24 HWY over Solomon River Drainage

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 4.59 MI E K128 · Structure no. 999902400620091

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Solomon River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Solomon River Drainage in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 6 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesSolomon River Drainage
Location4.59 MI E K128
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48972, -98.2625
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2023)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Solomon River Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US24 HWY over Solomon River 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 Solomon River Drainage carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.