US Bridges

US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 7.30MI E Graham CO Line · Structure no. 999902400820051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesWebster Reservoir
Location7.30MI E Graham CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41333, -99.47333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2023)
Projected traffic797 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Webster Reservoir built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Webster Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.