FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W. 20th Ave. N.

Carrying W. 20th Ave. N. over TRIB TO SHORE CREEK

2.0 MI N OF MILAN, Sumner, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W. 20th Ave. N.

The W. 20th Ave. N. bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries W. 20th Ave. N. over TRIB TO SHORE CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 22.0 metric tons.

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

How W. 20th Ave. N. compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Kansas bridges
661
Bridges in Sumner · 16 in Poor condition
W. 20th Ave. N. 22.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000960783206740

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W. 20th Ave. 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 W. 20th Ave. N. against other structures in Sumner 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 W. 20th Ave. N.?

W. 20th Ave. N. in Sumner, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W. 20th Ave. N. inspected?

W. 20th Ave. 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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W. 20th Ave. 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 W. 20th Ave. N.?

W. 20th Ave. N. has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W. 20th Ave. N.?

W. 20th Ave. N. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W. 20th Ave. N. and does age affect safety?

W. 20th Ave. N. was built in 1997, making it 29 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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