US Bridges

US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 5.08 MI E Njct U281 · Structure no. 999902400710501

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesN Fork Solomon River
Location5.08 MI E Njct U281
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50944, -98.59778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (55 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2023)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River 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 US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (55 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over N Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.