245TH ST. RS 1741
Carrying 245TH ST. RS 1741 over TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER
2.8E 0.8S OF FULTON, Bourbon, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 245TH ST. RS 1741
The 245TH ST. RS 1741 bridge in Bourbon, Kansas carries 245TH ST. RS 1741 over TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 245TH ST. RS 1741 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000060270
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 245TH ST. RS 1741 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 245TH ST. RS 1741 against other structures in Bourbon and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 245TH ST. RS 1741?
245TH ST. RS 1741 in Bourbon, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 245TH ST. RS 1741 inspected?
245TH ST. RS 1741's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 245TH ST. RS 1741 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 245TH ST. RS 1741?
245TH ST. RS 1741 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 245TH ST. RS 1741?
245TH ST. RS 1741 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 245TH ST. RS 1741 and does age affect safety?
245TH ST. RS 1741 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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