US Bridges

US24 HWY EB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.55 MI E Topeka Ave EB · Structure no. 999902400890831

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY EB over Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY EB over Abandoned RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,977 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,261 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY EB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location1.55 MI E Topeka Ave EB
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -95.63556
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 EB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US24 HWY EB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY EB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.