181st Blvd RS 917
Carrying 181st Blvd RS 917 over PARADISE CREEK
S. EDGE OF PARADISE, Russell, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 181st Blvd RS 917
The 181st Blvd RS 917 bridge in Russell, Kansas carries 181st Blvd RS 917 over PARADISE CREEK. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 79.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 181st Blvd RS 917 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000840400
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 181st Blvd RS 917 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 181st Blvd RS 917 against other structures in Russell 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 181st Blvd RS 917?
181st Blvd RS 917 in Russell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 181st Blvd RS 917 inspected?
181st Blvd RS 917'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 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 181st Blvd RS 917 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 181st Blvd RS 917?
181st Blvd RS 917 has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 181st Blvd RS 917?
181st Blvd RS 917 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 181st Blvd RS 917 and does age affect safety?
181st Blvd RS 917 was built in 1901, making it 125 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.
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