US Bridges

US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta)

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · JCT US24/K7/I70 (kta) · Structure no. 999902401052631

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta) in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 13,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,270 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 WB over Kta
CrossesI-70 Highway(kta)
LocationJCT US24/K7/I70 (kta)
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09667, -94.88167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,487 (2023)
Projected traffic19,270 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta) carry?

About 13,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 WB over Kta over I-70 Highway(kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.