US Bridges

US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.95 MI E Topeka Ave EB · Structure no. 999902400890854

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY EB
CrossesSoldier CR New Chan
Location1.95 MI E Topeka Ave EB
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -95.62833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Soldier CR New Chan built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan 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 Soldier CR New Chan carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY EB over Soldier CR New Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.