US Bridges

US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.85 MI E JCT US75 EB · Structure no. 999902400891801

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,473 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY EB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.85 MI E JCT US75 EB
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -95.68528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,286 (2023)
Projected traffic9,473 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad carry?

About 9,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY EB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.