FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELIZAS ROAD

Carrying ELIZAS ROAD over ELM SLOUGH

2.5S 1.0E OF FLUSH, Pottawatomie, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELIZAS ROAD

The ELIZAS ROAD bridge in Pottawatomie, Kansas carries ELIZAS ROAD over ELM SLOUGH. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.

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

How ELIZAS ROAD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Kansas bridges
294
Bridges in Pottawatomie · 21 in Poor condition
ELIZAS ROAD 22.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.9
Serviceability /30
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000750917004020

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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELIZAS ROAD 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 ELIZAS ROAD against other structures in Pottawatomie 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 ELIZAS ROAD?

ELIZAS ROAD in Pottawatomie, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELIZAS ROAD inspected?

ELIZAS ROAD'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELIZAS ROAD 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 ELIZAS ROAD?

ELIZAS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELIZAS ROAD?

ELIZAS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ELIZAS ROAD and does age affect safety?

ELIZAS ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.

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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