US Bridges

US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.25 MI E JCT US75 EB · Structure no. 999902400890771

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,316 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY EB
CrossesGoodyear Plant Entrance
Location1.25 MI E JCT US75 EB
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09056, -95.69667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,132 (2023)
Projected traffic9,316 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY EB over Goodyear Plant Entrance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.