FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR COL GN6

Carrying MINOR COL GN6 over SOLOMON RIVER

3.5E 2.0S OF GLEN ELDER, Mitchell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR COL GN6

The MINOR COL GN6 bridge in Mitchell, Kansas carries MINOR COL GN6 over SOLOMON RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.1 metric tons.

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

How MINOR COL GN6 compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Mitchell · 9 in Poor condition
MINOR COL GN6 35.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.5 m (192 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000620723003726

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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR COL GN6 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 MINOR COL GN6 against other structures in Mitchell 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 MINOR COL GN6?

MINOR COL GN6 in Mitchell, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR COL GN6 inspected?

MINOR COL GN6'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 65 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR COL GN6 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 MINOR COL GN6?

MINOR COL GN6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR COL GN6?

MINOR COL GN6 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR COL GN6 and does age affect safety?

MINOR COL GN6 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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