US Bridges

Entrance Right over U24 Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.83MI E Njct U281 Entr S · Structure no. 999902400710211

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Right over U24 Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Entrance Right over U24 Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesEntrance Right
CrossesU24 Drainage
Location3.83MI E Njct U281 Entr S
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50944, -98.62222
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Entrance Right over U24 Drainage built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Entrance 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 Entrance Right over U24 Drainage carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Entrance Right over U24 Drainage?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Right over U24 Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.