FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1816 L15-E36

Carrying RS 1816 L15-E36 over CREEK

1236 Old Hwy 40, Dickinson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1816 L15-E36

The RS 1816 L15-E36 bridge in Dickinson, Kansas carries RS 1816 L15-E36 over CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,375 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 culvert at 7/9. 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 49.3 metric tons.

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

How RS 1816 L15-E36 compares

▲ 20.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
335
Bridges in Dickinson · 19 in Poor condition
RS 1816 L15-E36 49.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.2 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
18.7 m (61 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000211010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1816 L15-E36 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 RS 1816 L15-E36 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 L15-E36?

RS 1816 L15-E36 in Dickinson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1816 L15-E36 inspected?

RS 1816 L15-E36'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 1,375 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1816 L15-E36 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 RS 1816 L15-E36?

RS 1816 L15-E36 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1816 L15-E36?

RS 1816 L15-E36 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1816 L15-E36 and does age affect safety?

RS 1816 L15-E36 was built in 2011, making it 15 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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