US Bridges

Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · E JCT US24/OLD US75 · Structure no. 999902400891051

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld US 75 HWY NB
CrossesUS24HWY
LocationE JCT US24/OLD US75
RouteCity Street 1935
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09056, -95.71944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 75 HWY NB over US24HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.