FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 337 BSN 240

Carrying RS 337 BSN 240 over TRIB. TO COURTLAND CANAL

2.9N OF WEBBER, Jewell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 337 BSN 240

The RS 337 BSN 240 bridge in Jewell, Kansas carries RS 337 BSN 240 over TRIB. TO COURTLAND CANAL. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 367 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How RS 337 BSN 240 compares

▼ 11.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Kansas bridges
283
Bridges in Jewell · 22 in Poor condition
RS 337 BSN 240 18.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
367 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000450240

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 337 BSN 240 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 337 BSN 240 against other structures in Jewell 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 337 BSN 240?

RS 337 BSN 240 in Jewell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 337 BSN 240 inspected?

RS 337 BSN 240'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 367 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 337 BSN 240 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 RS 337 BSN 240?

RS 337 BSN 240 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 337 BSN 240?

RS 337 BSN 240 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 337 BSN 240 and does age affect safety?

RS 337 BSN 240 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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