RS 1816 J15-E22
Carrying RS 1816 J15-E22 over CREEK
1022 Old Hwy 40, Dickinson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS 1816 J15-E22
The RS 1816 J15-E22 bridge in Dickinson, Kansas carries RS 1816 J15-E22 over CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1939, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,705 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS 1816 J15-E22 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1939
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,705 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000210990
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
RS 1816 J15-E22 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RS 1816 J15-E22 against other structures in Dickinson 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 RS 1816 J15-E22?
RS 1816 J15-E22 in Dickinson, Kansas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS 1816 J15-E22 inspected?
RS 1816 J15-E22'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 1,705 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1816 J15-E22 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RS 1816 J15-E22?
RS 1816 J15-E22 has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1816 J15-E22?
RS 1816 J15-E22 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RS 1816 J15-E22 and does age affect safety?
RS 1816 J15-E22 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1939.
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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