FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 439 T RD

Carrying RS 439 T RD over TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER

2.5W 4.5N OF ROZEL, Pawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 439 T RD

The RS 439 T RD bridge in Pawnee, Kansas carries RS 439 T RD over TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.2 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 95 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

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

How RS 439 T RD compares

▼ 13.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kansas bridges
160
Bridges in Pawnee · 9 in Poor condition
RS 439 T RD 15.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.2 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
95 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000730120

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 439 T RD 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 439 T RD against other structures in Pawnee 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 439 T RD?

RS 439 T RD in Pawnee, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 439 T RD inspected?

RS 439 T RD'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 95 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 439 T RD 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 439 T RD?

RS 439 T RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 439 T RD?

RS 439 T RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 439 T RD and does age affect safety?

RS 439 T RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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