FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

25.5 ROAD (RS 892)

Carrying 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) over BEAVER CREEK

0.5S 0.2E OF LUDELL, Rawlins, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 25.5 ROAD (RS 892)

The 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) bridge in Rawlins, Kansas carries 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) compares

▲ 2.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Kansas bridges
91
Bridges in Rawlins · 15 in Poor condition
25.5 ROAD (RS 892) 31.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.5 m (123 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000770330

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) 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 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) against other structures in Rawlins 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 25.5 ROAD (RS 892)?

25.5 ROAD (RS 892) in Rawlins, 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 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) inspected?

25.5 ROAD (RS 892)'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 225 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) 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 25.5 ROAD (RS 892)?

25.5 ROAD (RS 892) has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 25.5 ROAD (RS 892)?

25.5 ROAD (RS 892) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 25.5 ROAD (RS 892) and does age affect safety?

25.5 ROAD (RS 892) was built in 1992, making it 34 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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