RS 362 39th S
Carrying RS 362 39th S over CLEAR CREEK
7.1E OF CHENEY, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS 362 39th S
The RS 362 39th S bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries RS 362 39th S over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.5 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS 362 39th S compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2007
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 43.5 m (143 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000870990
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
RS 362 39th S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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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 362 39th S?
RS 362 39th S in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS 362 39th S inspected?
RS 362 39th S'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 1,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 362 39th S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RS 362 39th S?
RS 362 39th S has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS 362 39th S?
RS 362 39th S is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RS 362 39th S and does age affect safety?
RS 362 39th S was built in 2007, making it 19 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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