FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR 97 Y.7-450

Carrying MINOR 97 Y.7-450 over NEOSHO RIVER

3.0E 4.7S COUNCIL GROVE, Morris, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR 97 Y.7-450

The MINOR 97 Y.7-450 bridge in Morris, Kansas carries MINOR 97 Y.7-450 over NEOSHO RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 42.5 metric tons.

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

How MINOR 97 Y.7-450 compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
179
Bridges in Morris · 23 in Poor condition
MINOR 97 Y.7-450 42.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
54.9 m (180 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000640917504926

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR 97 Y.7-450 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 97 Y.7-450 against other structures in Morris 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 97 Y.7-450?

MINOR 97 Y.7-450 in Morris, 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 MINOR 97 Y.7-450 inspected?

MINOR 97 Y.7-450'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR 97 Y.7-450 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 97 Y.7-450?

MINOR 97 Y.7-450 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR 97 Y.7-450?

MINOR 97 Y.7-450 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR 97 Y.7-450 and does age affect safety?

MINOR 97 Y.7-450 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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