FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

O-21.7 RS 875

Carrying O-21.7 RS 875 over SAND CREEK

3.0N 0.7E OF NEWTON, Harvey, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: O-21.7 RS 875

The O-21.7 RS 875 bridge in Harvey, Kansas carries O-21.7 RS 875 over SAND CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 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 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.2 metric tons.

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

How O-21.7 RS 875 compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Kansas bridges
372
Bridges in Harvey · 27 in Poor condition
O-21.7 RS 875 18.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.6
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
460 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000400520

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether O-21.7 RS 875 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 O-21.7 RS 875 against other structures in Harvey 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 O-21.7 RS 875?

O-21.7 RS 875 in Harvey, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is O-21.7 RS 875 inspected?

O-21.7 RS 875'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 460 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. O-21.7 RS 875 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 O-21.7 RS 875?

O-21.7 RS 875 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining O-21.7 RS 875?

O-21.7 RS 875 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is O-21.7 RS 875 and does age affect safety?

O-21.7 RS 875 was built in 1953, making it 73 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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