US Bridges

US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.09 MI E K99 · Structure no. 999902400750071

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,125
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 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 6,125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesKansas River Drainage
Location0.09 MI E K99
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21, -96.30333
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,125 (2023)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1951, making it 74 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 6,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.