US Bridges

Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.03MI E Njct U281 Sdrd S · Structure no. 999902400710201

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSideroad Right
CrossesU24 Drainage
Location3.03MI E Njct U281 Sdrd S
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50944, -98.63694
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage 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 Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Right over U24 Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.