FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NE 75th Street

Carrying NE 75th Street over DURECHAN CREEK

7.6E 3.5S OF DEGRAFF, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NE 75th Street

The NE 75th Street bridge in Butler, Kansas carries NE 75th Street over DURECHAN CREEK. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 6/9, 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 8.9 metric tons.

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

How NE 75th Street compares

▼ 20.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
NE 75th Street 8.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.9
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
8.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1911
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080887605845

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 NE 75th Street 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 NE 75th Street against other structures in Butler 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 NE 75th Street?

NE 75th Street in Butler, Kansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NE 75th Street inspected?

NE 75th Street'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE 75th Street 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 NE 75th Street?

NE 75th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NE 75th Street?

NE 75th Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NE 75th Street and does age affect safety?

NE 75th Street was built in 1911, making it 115 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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