FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

45th N

Carrying 45th N over SMALL STREAM

45thN, 0.2 E of 143rdE, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 45th N

The 45th N bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 45th N over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45 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 21.2 metric tons.

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

How 45th N compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
45th N 21.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000870839206080

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 45th N 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 45th N 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 45th N?

45th N in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 45th N inspected?

45th N'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 45 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 45th N 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 45th N?

45th N has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 45th N?

45th N is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 45th N and does age affect safety?

45th N was built in 1979, making it 47 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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