US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.26 MI E K258/US24 JCT · Structure no. 999902400820421

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk of Solomon Riv Drg
Location0.26 MI E K258/US24 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42306, -99.41194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2023)
Projected traffic807 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg 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 S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk of Solomon Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.