US Bridges

US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 02.05MI W Sjct U281 · Structure no. 999902400710151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 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 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS F Solomon R Drain
Location02.05MI W Sjct U281
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45278, -98.73278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.