FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

47th St. S

Carrying 47th St. S over TRIB. BIG ARKANSAS RIVER

47thS, 0.3E of K-15, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 47th St. S

The 47th St. S bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 47th St. S over TRIB. BIG ARKANSAS RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,762 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

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

How 47th St. S compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
47th St. S 17.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
48.2 m (158 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,762 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000871800

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 47th St. S 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 47th St. S against other structures in Sedgwick 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 47th St. S?

47th St. S in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 47th St. S inspected?

47th St. 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 8,762 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 47th St. S 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 47th St. S?

47th St. S has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 47th St. S?

47th St. S is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 47th St. S and does age affect safety?

47th St. S was built in 1984, making it 42 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

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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