FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sage Rd

Carrying Sage Rd over CHEYENNE CREEK

1.3S 1.3W OF JAMESTOWN, Cloud, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sage Rd

The Sage Rd bridge in Cloud, Kansas carries Sage Rd over CHEYENNE CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 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 7.9 metric tons.

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

How Sage Rd compares

▼ 21.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Kansas bridges
304
Bridges in Cloud · 21 in Poor condition
Sage Rd 7.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.5
Serviceability /30
18.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
7.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000150761503580

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 Sage 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 Sage Rd against other structures in Cloud 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 Sage Rd?

Sage Rd in Cloud, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sage Rd inspected?

Sage 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sage 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 Sage Rd?

Sage Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sage Rd?

Sage Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Sage Rd and does age affect safety?

Sage Rd was built in 1952, making it 74 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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