FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S Yoder Rd

Carrying S Yoder Rd over BNSF RAILROAD

NB Airport Road over BNSF, Reno, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S Yoder Rd

The S Yoder Rd bridge in Reno, Kansas carries S Yoder Rd over BNSF RAILROAD. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 171.2 meters (562 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,485 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.8 metric tons.

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

How S Yoder Rd compares

▲ 15.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
574
Bridges in Reno · 35 in Poor condition
S Yoder Rd 44.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
171.2 m (562 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,485 vehicles/day
Structure Number
413500781835121

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S Yoder Rd 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 S Yoder Rd against other structures in Reno 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 S Yoder Rd?

S Yoder Rd in Reno, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S Yoder Rd inspected?

S Yoder Rd'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 8,485 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S Yoder Rd 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 S Yoder Rd?

S Yoder Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S Yoder Rd?

S Yoder Rd is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S Yoder Rd and does age affect safety?

S Yoder Rd was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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