US Bridges

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain

Poor

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.85 MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999902400710021

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS F Solomon R Drain
Location3.85 MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47306, -98.97806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic587 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.