FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 70 AVE

Carrying NW 70 AVE over STREAM

2.5N 7.0W OF ANTHONY, Harper, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 70 AVE

The NW 70 AVE bridge in Harper, Kansas carries NW 70 AVE over STREAM. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.7 metric tons.

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

How NW 70 AVE compares

▼ 17.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
355
Bridges in Harper · 36 in Poor condition
NW 70 AVE 11.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.4
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000390729006865

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 70 AVE 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 NW 70 AVE against other structures in Harper 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 NW 70 AVE?

NW 70 AVE in Harper, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW 70 AVE inspected?

NW 70 AVE'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 70 AVE 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 NW 70 AVE?

NW 70 AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 70 AVE?

NW 70 AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW 70 AVE and does age affect safety?

NW 70 AVE was built in 1935, making it 91 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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