LOCAL 18-31-5
Carrying LOCAL 18-31-5 over TRIB TO MIDDLE BITTER CR
.5E 1.5S OF ASHTON, Sumner, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 18-31-5
The LOCAL 18-31-5 bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries LOCAL 18-31-5 over TRIB TO MIDDLE BITTER CR. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOCAL 18-31-5 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000960799506660
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 18-31-5 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 LOCAL 18-31-5 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 LOCAL 18-31-5?
LOCAL 18-31-5 in Sumner, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOCAL 18-31-5 inspected?
LOCAL 18-31-5'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 18-31-5 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOCAL 18-31-5?
LOCAL 18-31-5 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 18-31-5?
LOCAL 18-31-5 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LOCAL 18-31-5 and does age affect safety?
LOCAL 18-31-5 was built in 2005, making it 21 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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