RS 1131 70th Rd
Carrying RS 1131 70th Rd over SOUTH OWL CREEK
025 4.4E 2.0N OF ROSE, Woodson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS 1131 70th Rd
The RS 1131 70th Rd bridge in Woodson, Kansas carries RS 1131 70th Rd over SOUTH OWL CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 14.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS 1131 70th Rd 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
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001040025
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1131 70th Rd 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 1131 70th Rd against other structures in Woodson and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
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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 1131 70th Rd?
RS 1131 70th Rd in Woodson, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS 1131 70th Rd inspected?
RS 1131 70th Rd'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 24 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1131 70th Rd 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 1131 70th Rd?
RS 1131 70th Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1131 70th Rd?
RS 1131 70th Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RS 1131 70th Rd and does age affect safety?
RS 1131 70th Rd was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.
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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