FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Colony Wel K.9-8.7

Carrying Colony Wel K.9-8.7 over TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK

1.5S.W. OF WELDA, Anderson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
7 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Colony Wel K.9-8.7

The Colony Wel K.9-8.7 bridge in Anderson, Kansas carries Colony Wel K.9-8.7 over TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.2 metric tons.

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

How Colony Wel K.9-8.7 compares

▼ 21.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Kansas bridges
123
Bridges in Anderson · 6 in Poor condition
Colony Wel K.9-8.7 7.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.8
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
7.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000021037905543

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Colony Wel K.9-8.7 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 Colony Wel K.9-8.7 against other structures in Anderson 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 Colony Wel K.9-8.7?

Colony Wel K.9-8.7 in Anderson, Kansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Colony Wel K.9-8.7 inspected?

Colony Wel K.9-8.7'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Colony Wel K.9-8.7 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 Colony Wel K.9-8.7?

Colony Wel K.9-8.7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Colony Wel K.9-8.7?

Colony Wel K.9-8.7 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Colony Wel K.9-8.7 and does age affect safety?

Colony Wel K.9-8.7 was built in 1920, making it 106 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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