US Bridges

US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.56 MI E Topeka Ave WB · Structure no. 999902400890824

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 6,977 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,261 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY WB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location1.56 MI E Topeka Ave WB
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09111, -95.63528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,977 (2023)
Projected traffic7,261 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR 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 WB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 6,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY WB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.