FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd

Carrying 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd over DRAINAGE DITCH

55thS, 0.1 E of Clifton, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd

The 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 522 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 8/9. 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 38.0 metric tons.

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

How 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
55thS Urbn Lcl Rd 38.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
522 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000870825406320

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd 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 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd against other structures in Sedgwick 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 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd?

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd inspected?

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd'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 522 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd 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 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd?

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd?

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 55thS Urbn Lcl Rd and does age affect safety?

55thS Urbn Lcl Rd was built in 2013, making it 13 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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