FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

11S ROAD (RS 903)

Carrying 11S ROAD (RS 903) over PRAIRIE DOG CREEK

1.7N 0.7W OF DRESDEN, Decatur, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 11S ROAD (RS 903)

The 11S ROAD (RS 903) bridge in Decatur, Kansas carries 11S ROAD (RS 903) over PRAIRIE DOG CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 70.9 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 11S ROAD (RS 903) compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Kansas bridges
159
Bridges in Decatur · 15 in Poor condition
11S ROAD (RS 903) 15.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
70.9 m (233 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000200340

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 11S ROAD (RS 903) 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 11S ROAD (RS 903) against other structures in Decatur 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 11S ROAD (RS 903)?

11S ROAD (RS 903) in Decatur, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 11S ROAD (RS 903) inspected?

11S ROAD (RS 903)'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 45 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 11S ROAD (RS 903) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 11S ROAD (RS 903)?

11S ROAD (RS 903) has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 11S ROAD (RS 903)?

11S ROAD (RS 903) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 11S ROAD (RS 903) and does age affect safety?

11S ROAD (RS 903) was built in 1964, making it 62 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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