FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CEDAR-NILES RD

Carrying CEDAR-NILES RD over LITTLE BULL CREEK TRIB.

0.5S 3.0W OF SPRING HILL, Johnson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CEDAR-NILES RD

The CEDAR-NILES RD bridge in Johnson, Kansas carries CEDAR-NILES RD over LITTLE BULL CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How CEDAR-NILES RD compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Kansas bridges
781
Bridges in Johnson · 11 in Poor condition
CEDAR-NILES RD 25.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000461083004725

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CEDAR-NILES 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 CEDAR-NILES RD against other structures in Johnson 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 CEDAR-NILES RD?

CEDAR-NILES RD in Johnson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CEDAR-NILES RD inspected?

CEDAR-NILES 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 120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CEDAR-NILES RD 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 CEDAR-NILES RD?

CEDAR-NILES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CEDAR-NILES RD?

CEDAR-NILES RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CEDAR-NILES RD and does age affect safety?

CEDAR-NILES RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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