FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NE MAIN ST

Carrying NE MAIN ST over DRAINAGE

NE MAIN AT WEST ST, Ellsworth, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NE MAIN ST

The NE MAIN ST bridge in Ellsworth, Kansas carries NE MAIN ST over DRAINAGE. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How NE MAIN ST compares

▲ 16.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
242
Bridges in Ellsworth · 5 in Poor condition
NE MAIN ST 45.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000270725104761

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE MAIN ST 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 MAIN ST against other structures in Ellsworth 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 MAIN ST?

NE MAIN ST in Ellsworth, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NE MAIN ST inspected?

NE MAIN ST'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE MAIN ST 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 NE MAIN ST?

NE MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NE MAIN ST?

NE MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NE MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

NE MAIN ST was built in 2016, making it 10 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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