LB-5, Gilman Rd.
Carrying LB-5, Gilman Rd. over NINE MILE CK.
.1 E of K-7 on Gilman Rd., Leavenworth, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LB-5, Gilman Rd.
The LB-5, Gilman Rd. bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas carries LB-5, Gilman Rd. over NINE MILE CK.. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.0 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 430 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LB-5, Gilman Rd. compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 40.0 m (131 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 430 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000521081104060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LB-5, Gilman 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 LB-5, Gilman Rd. against other structures in Leavenworth 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 LB-5, Gilman Rd.?
LB-5, Gilman Rd. in Leavenworth, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LB-5, Gilman Rd. inspected?
LB-5, Gilman 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 430 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LB-5, Gilman 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 LB-5, Gilman Rd.?
LB-5, Gilman Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LB-5, Gilman Rd.?
LB-5, Gilman Rd. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LB-5, Gilman Rd. and does age affect safety?
LB-5, Gilman Rd. was built in 2001, making it 25 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.
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