US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.59MI E Jt U183 · Structure no. 999902400820451

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location1.59MI E Jt U183
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44139, -99.24694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 S Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.