RD X5 965.5-538.7
Carrying RD X5 965.5-538.7 over EAGLE CREEK
3.0S 1.0W OF HARTFORD, Lyon, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RD X5 965.5-538.7
The RD X5 965.5-538.7 bridge in Lyon, Kansas carries RD X5 965.5-538.7 over EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.6 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RD X5 965.5-538.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.6 m (159 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000560965505387
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD X5 965.5-538.7 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 X5 965.5-538.7 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 X5 965.5-538.7?
RD X5 965.5-538.7 in Lyon, 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 RD X5 965.5-538.7 inspected?
RD X5 965.5-538.7'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD X5 965.5-538.7 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 RD X5 965.5-538.7?
RD X5 965.5-538.7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RD X5 965.5-538.7?
RD X5 965.5-538.7 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RD X5 965.5-538.7 and does age affect safety?
RD X5 965.5-538.7 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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