FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1443 BSN 620

Carrying RS 1443 BSN 620 over TRIB. W. LIMESTONE CK.

3.5S 1.5W OF IONIA, Jewell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1443 BSN 620

The RS 1443 BSN 620 bridge in Jewell, Kansas carries RS 1443 BSN 620 over TRIB. W. LIMESTONE CK.. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.3 metric tons.

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

How RS 1443 BSN 620 compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Kansas bridges
283
Bridges in Jewell · 22 in Poor condition
RS 1443 BSN 620 40.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
49 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000450620

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1443 BSN 620 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 1443 BSN 620 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 1443 BSN 620?

RS 1443 BSN 620 in Jewell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1443 BSN 620 inspected?

RS 1443 BSN 620'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 49 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1443 BSN 620 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 1443 BSN 620?

RS 1443 BSN 620 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1443 BSN 620?

RS 1443 BSN 620 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1443 BSN 620 and does age affect safety?

RS 1443 BSN 620 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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