RATNER RD. 252
Carrying RATNER RD. 252 over TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER
6.5E 0.7W OF WAKARUSA, Shawnee, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RATNER RD. 252
The RATNER RD. 252 bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries RATNER RD. 252 over TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.2 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RATNER RD. 252 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.2 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000891009004508
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RATNER RD. 252 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 RATNER RD. 252 against other structures in Shawnee 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 RATNER RD. 252?
RATNER RD. 252 in Shawnee, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RATNER RD. 252 inspected?
RATNER RD. 252'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RATNER RD. 252 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 RATNER RD. 252?
RATNER RD. 252 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RATNER RD. 252?
RATNER RD. 252 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RATNER RD. 252 and does age affect safety?
RATNER RD. 252 was built in 2002, making it 24 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.
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