US Bridges

US24 HWY over Ensign Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.99 M SE Main(rossville) · Structure no. 999902400892991

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Ensign Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Ensign Creek 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesEnsign Creek
Location2.99 M SE Main(rossville)
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11611, -95.90306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic3,654 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Ensign Creek built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY over Ensign Creek 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 US24 HWY over Ensign Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Ensign Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Ensign Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.