US Bridges

3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.8W 1.8N of Independence · Structure no. 000630995006764

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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Carries3700 RD N 24th ST
CrossesTrib to Elk River
Location1.8W 1.8N of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26542, -95.72895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 3700 RD N 24th ST over Trib to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.