US Bridges

US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank)

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.52 M E Broadway(belvue) · Structure no. 999902400750121

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank) is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank) in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesLost CR Drg(soil Bank)
Location0.52 M E Broadway(belvue)
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21611, -96.16806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2023)
Projected traffic5,021 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Lost CR Drg(soil Bank) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank) carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Lost CR Drg(soil Bank)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.