US Bridges

US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.36 M SE Main(rossvle) · Structure no. 999902400890721

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesEnsign Creek Drainage
Location3.36 M SE Main(rossvle)
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11444, -95.89667
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic3,654 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Ensign Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Ensign Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Ensign Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.