FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST PARK ST.

Carrying WEST PARK ST. over DRAINAGE TRIBUTARY

0.15W OF 14TH. ST., Ford, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST PARK ST.

The WEST PARK ST. bridge in Ford, Kansas carries WEST PARK ST. over DRAINAGE TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 730 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 10.2 metric tons.

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

How WEST PARK ST. compares

▼ 18.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kansas bridges
220
Bridges in Ford
WEST PARK ST. 10.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
10.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
406950290806002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST PARK ST. 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 WEST PARK ST. against other structures in Ford 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 WEST PARK ST.?

WEST PARK ST. in Ford, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST PARK ST. inspected?

WEST PARK ST.'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 730 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST PARK ST. 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 WEST PARK ST.?

WEST PARK ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST PARK ST.?

WEST PARK ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEST PARK ST. and does age affect safety?

WEST PARK ST. was built in 1983, making it 43 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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