FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S DOCKING RD 81

Carrying S DOCKING RD 81 over S. BRANCH WAKARUSA CREEK

2.5W 6.8N OF BURLINGAME, Osage, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S DOCKING RD 81

The S DOCKING RD 81 bridge in Osage, Kansas carries S DOCKING RD 81 over S. BRANCH WAKARUSA CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How S DOCKING RD 81 compares

▼ 8.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Kansas bridges
306
Bridges in Osage · 19 in Poor condition
S DOCKING RD 81 20.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.3
Serviceability /30
16.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000700975004581

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 (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S DOCKING RD 81 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 S DOCKING RD 81 against other structures in Osage 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 S DOCKING RD 81?

S DOCKING RD 81 in Osage, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S DOCKING RD 81 inspected?

S DOCKING RD 81'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S DOCKING RD 81 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 S DOCKING RD 81?

S DOCKING RD 81 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S DOCKING RD 81?

S DOCKING RD 81 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S DOCKING RD 81 and does age affect safety?

S DOCKING RD 81 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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