US Bridges

US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.44MI E Jt K181 · Structure no. 999902400710261

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,307 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location1.44MI E Jt K181
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50861, -98.51722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad 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 Kyle Railroad carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.