US Bridges

US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.33 MI E Riley Coln · Structure no. 999902400750051

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,435 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 344 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesKansas River Drainage
Location5.33 MI E Riley Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19806, -96.46417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width344 ft (104.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2023)
Projected traffic8,435 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Kansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US24 HWY over Kansas River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage carry?

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 344 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.