FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

87th

Carrying 87th over TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK

87thS, 0.3 E of Rock, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 87th

The 87th bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 87th over TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,657 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 38.2 metric tons.

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

How 87th compares

▲ 9.1
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
87th 38.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,657 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000870831306400

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 87th 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 87th 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 87th?

87th in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 87th inspected?

87th'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 1,657 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 87th 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 87th?

87th has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 87th?

87th is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 87th and does age affect safety?

87th was built in 1993, making it 33 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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