US Bridges

US24 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.08MI E Jt K181 · Structure no. 999902400710251

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US24 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,307 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location1.08MI E Jt K181
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50889, -98.52389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,307 (2023)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over N 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 November 2024.

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

About 2,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.