US Bridges

Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 11.15MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999902400710481

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld US 24 Alin
CrossesSolomon River DR
Location11.15MI E Rooks CO Line
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46611, -98.8425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR 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 Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 24 Alin over Solomon River DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.