US Bridges

US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.84 MI E JCT US75 · Structure no. 999902400890751

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,316 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY Nb-Sb
CrossesFurman Road
Location0.84 MI E JCT US75
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09056, -95.71194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,132 (2023)
Projected traffic9,316 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nb-Sb over Furman Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road carry?

About 9,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY Nb-Sb over Furman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.