US Bridges

EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.15 MI SE Silver Lake · Structure no. 999902400892831

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
646 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,894 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,972 by 2044. The structure is 646 ft (196.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB US24 HWY
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location6.15 MI SE Silver Lake
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -95.75583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length646 ft (196.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,894 (2023)
Projected traffic5,972 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific 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 EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 4,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 646 ft (196.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US24 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.