FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE

Carrying LOCAL ZIEM GRADE over TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER

2.7N 5.0E JCT FAP 19 62, Finney, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL ZIEM GRADE

The LOCAL ZIEM GRADE bridge in Finney, Kansas carries LOCAL ZIEM GRADE over TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL ZIEM GRADE compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Kansas bridges
78
Bridges in Finney · 2 in Poor condition
LOCAL ZIEM GRADE 21.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.6
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000280489005623

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LOCAL ZIEM GRADE against other structures in Finney 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 LOCAL ZIEM GRADE?

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE in Finney, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL ZIEM GRADE inspected?

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE'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 19 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL ZIEM GRADE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOCAL ZIEM GRADE?

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL ZIEM GRADE?

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL ZIEM GRADE and does age affect safety?

LOCAL ZIEM GRADE was built in 1963, making it 63 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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