US Bridges

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 12.18 MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999902400710071

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
732
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 1962, 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 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS F Solomon R Drain
Location12.18 MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4625, -98.82361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2023)
Projected traffic762 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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.

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

About 732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 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.