FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

43rd Ave

Carrying 43rd Ave over PEACE CREEK

2.0W 9.0N OF PLEVNA, Reno, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 43rd Ave

The 43rd Ave bridge in Reno, Kansas carries 43rd Ave over PEACE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.5 metric tons.

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

How 43rd Ave compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Kansas bridges
574
Bridges in Reno · 35 in Poor condition
43rd Ave 15.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.4
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000780709805620

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 43rd Ave 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 43rd Ave against other structures in Reno 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 43rd Ave?

43rd Ave in Reno, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 43rd Ave inspected?

43rd Ave'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 4 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 43rd Ave 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 43rd Ave?

43rd Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 43rd Ave?

43rd Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 43rd Ave and does age affect safety?

43rd Ave was built in 1975, making it 51 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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