RS 616 268
Carrying RS 616 268 over TRIB. OF S. BR. SHUNGA
0.2S 53RD ST., Shawnee, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS 616 268
The RS 616 268 bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries RS 616 268 over TRIB. OF S. BR. SHUNGA. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,775 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS 616 268 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
- 1999
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.4 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,775 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000890268
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 RS 616 268 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 616 268 against other structures in Shawnee 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 616 268?
RS 616 268 in Shawnee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS 616 268 inspected?
RS 616 268'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 3,775 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 616 268 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 RS 616 268?
RS 616 268 has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS 616 268?
RS 616 268 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RS 616 268 and does age affect safety?
RS 616 268 was built in 1999, making it 27 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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