FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDWESTERN WB

Carrying MIDWESTERN WB over HOLLIDAY CREEK

1.80 MI E OF KEMP BLVD, Wichita, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIDWESTERN WB

The MIDWESTERN WB bridge in Wichita, Texas carries MIDWESTERN WB over HOLLIDAY CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,314 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How MIDWESTERN WB compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
399
Bridges in Wichita · 3 in Poor condition
MIDWESTERN WB 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,314 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032430B03990014

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDWESTERN WB 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 MIDWESTERN WB against other structures in Wichita and across Texas. Texas 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 MIDWESTERN WB?

MIDWESTERN WB in Wichita, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MIDWESTERN WB inspected?

MIDWESTERN WB'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 12,314 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDWESTERN WB 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 MIDWESTERN WB?

MIDWESTERN WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDWESTERN WB?

MIDWESTERN WB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MIDWESTERN WB and does age affect safety?

MIDWESTERN WB was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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