FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

1500 RD Mile 25

Carrying 1500 RD Mile 25 over TRIB. TO ELK RIVER

4.0N 1.5W INT US160-K39, Montgomery, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 1500 RD Mile 25

The 1500 RD Mile 25 bridge in Montgomery, Kansas carries 1500 RD Mile 25 over TRIB. TO ELK RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.6 metric tons.

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

How 1500 RD Mile 25 compares

▼ 0.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Kansas bridges
296
Bridges in Montgomery · 18 in Poor condition
1500 RD Mile 25 28.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000630973006645

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

1500 RD Mile 25 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 1500 RD Mile 25 against other structures in Montgomery 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 1500 RD Mile 25?

1500 RD Mile 25 in Montgomery, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 1500 RD Mile 25 inspected?

1500 RD Mile 25'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1500 RD Mile 25 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 1500 RD Mile 25?

1500 RD Mile 25 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 1500 RD Mile 25?

1500 RD Mile 25 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 1500 RD Mile 25 and does age affect safety?

1500 RD Mile 25 was built in 1981, making it 45 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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