FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Riverview Rd/360th

Carrying Riverview Rd/360th over SALINE RIVER TRIBUTARY

11.0N 5.5E OF CATHARINE, Ellis, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Riverview Rd/360th

The Riverview Rd/360th bridge in Ellis, Kansas carries Riverview Rd/360th over SALINE RIVER TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 8/9, 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 44.1 metric tons.

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

How Riverview Rd/360th compares

▲ 15.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Kansas bridges
275
Bridges in Ellis · 11 in Poor condition
Riverview Rd/360th 44.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000260470

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), 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) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Riverview Rd/360th 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 Riverview Rd/360th against other structures in Ellis 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 Riverview Rd/360th?

Riverview Rd/360th in Ellis, Kansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Riverview Rd/360th inspected?

Riverview Rd/360th'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Riverview Rd/360th 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 Riverview Rd/360th?

Riverview Rd/360th has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Riverview Rd/360th?

Riverview Rd/360th is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Riverview Rd/360th and does age affect safety?

Riverview Rd/360th was built in 1996, making it 30 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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