US Bridges

Country Road 24 over I70 HWY

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 5.01 MI E JCT K27 · Structure no. 999907000910311

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Road 24 over I70 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Country Road 24 over I70 HWY in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCountry Road 24
CrossesI70 HWY
Location5.01 MI E JCT K27
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32944, -101.63278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Country Road 24 over I70 HWY built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Road 24 over I70 HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Country Road 24 over I70 HWY carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Country Road 24 over I70 HWY?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Country Road 24 over I70 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.