US-24 HWY over Cross Creek
PoorShawnee County, Kansas · 5.1 MI SE of Shawnee Cl · Structure no. 999902400892481
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 HWY over Cross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 HWY over Cross Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 HWY over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-24 HWY over Cross Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Cross Creek carry?
About 4,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-24 HWY over Cross Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 HWY over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.