FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E 173RD ST 45

Carrying E 173RD ST 45 over PLUMMER CREEK

1.5S 3.7W OF OVERBROOK, Osage, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E 173RD ST 45

The E 173RD ST 45 bridge in Osage, Kansas carries E 173RD ST 45 over PLUMMER CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

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

How E 173RD ST 45 compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Kansas bridges
306
Bridges in Osage · 19 in Poor condition
E 173RD ST 45 15.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000701003304720

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E 173RD ST 45 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 E 173RD ST 45 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 E 173RD ST 45?

E 173RD ST 45 in Osage, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E 173RD ST 45 inspected?

E 173RD ST 45'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E 173RD ST 45 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 E 173RD ST 45?

E 173RD ST 45 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E 173RD ST 45?

E 173RD ST 45 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E 173RD ST 45 and does age affect safety?

E 173RD ST 45 was built in 1973, making it 53 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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