FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RD. 120 931.1-530

Carrying RD. 120 931.1-530 over Phenis Branch

3.5S&6.5W of Emporia, Lyon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RD. 120 931.1-530

The RD. 120 931.1-530 bridge in Lyon, Kansas carries RD. 120 931.1-530 over Phenis Branch. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.7 metric tons.

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

How RD. 120 931.1-530 compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Kansas bridges
493
Bridges in Lyon · 5 in Poor condition
RD. 120 931.1-530 29.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000560931105300

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD. 120 931.1-530 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 RD. 120 931.1-530 against other structures in Lyon 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 RD. 120 931.1-530?

RD. 120 931.1-530 in Lyon, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RD. 120 931.1-530 inspected?

RD. 120 931.1-530'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD. 120 931.1-530 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RD. 120 931.1-530?

RD. 120 931.1-530 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RD. 120 931.1-530?

RD. 120 931.1-530 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RD. 120 931.1-530 and does age affect safety?

RD. 120 931.1-530 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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