US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel
GoodPottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.80 MI E K99 · Structure no. 999902400750081
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 463 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 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 4,145 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,958 by 2044. The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel 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 Vermillion R New Channel carry?
About 4,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel?
The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US24 HWY over Vermillion R New Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.