US Bridges

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 8.63 MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999902400710051

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS F Solomon R Drain
Location8.63 MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47139, -98.88889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain 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 March 2023.

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

About 657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.