FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1882 70th Rd

Carrying RS 1882 70th Rd over TRIB. TO OWL CREEK

042 4 S 3.2E 54-75 JCT, Woodson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1882 70th Rd

The RS 1882 70th Rd bridge in Woodson, Kansas carries RS 1882 70th Rd over TRIB. TO OWL CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.7 metric tons.

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

How RS 1882 70th Rd compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Kansas bridges
140
Bridges in Woodson · 12 in Poor condition
RS 1882 70th Rd 29.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
36 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001040042

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1882 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 1882 70th Rd against other structures in Woodson 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 1882 70th Rd?

RS 1882 70th Rd in Woodson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1882 70th Rd inspected?

RS 1882 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 36 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1882 70th Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RS 1882 70th Rd?

RS 1882 70th Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1882 70th Rd?

RS 1882 70th Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1882 70th Rd and does age affect safety?

RS 1882 70th Rd was built in 1986, making it 40 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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