US Bridges

US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT K4/US24 WB · Structure no. 999902400890861

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY 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 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 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY WB
CrossesK4 HWY
LocationJCT K4/US24 WB
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -95.59583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 K4 HWY built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY 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 K4 HWY carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY WB over K4 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.