US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 7.8 MI E of JCT K23/ US24 · Structure no. 999902400900251

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River in Sheridan 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fork Solomon River
Location7.8 MI E of JCT K23/ US24
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35667, -100.29639
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.