FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 59-62-3

Carrying LOCAL 59-62-3 over BITTER CREEK

2.4S OF US166 3.5E OF I35, Sumner, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 59-62-3

The LOCAL 59-62-3 bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries LOCAL 59-62-3 over BITTER CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.6 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 59-62-3 compares

▲ 10.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Kansas bridges
661
Bridges in Sumner · 16 in Poor condition
LOCAL 59-62-3 39.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000960827007103

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.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 59-62-3 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 59-62-3 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 59-62-3?

LOCAL 59-62-3 in Sumner, 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 LOCAL 59-62-3 inspected?

LOCAL 59-62-3'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 59-62-3 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 LOCAL 59-62-3?

LOCAL 59-62-3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 59-62-3?

LOCAL 59-62-3 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 59-62-3 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 59-62-3 was built in 1992, making it 34 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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