US Bridges

US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.93 MI E K99 · Structure no. 999902400750461

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,145
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,145 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,958 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location5.93 MI E K99
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21639, -96.19917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (51 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,145 (2023)
Projected traffic4,958 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 4,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.