FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N LAW RD D.54-1.98

Carrying N LAW RD D.54-1.98 over FIVE MILE CREEK

0.6 S OF LIMIT ST, Leavenworth, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N LAW RD D.54-1.98

The N LAW RD D.54-1.98 bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas carries N LAW RD D.54-1.98 over FIVE MILE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.7 metric tons.

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

How N LAW RD D.54-1.98 compares

▼ 17.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
241
Bridges in Leavenworth · 7 in Poor condition
N LAW RD D.54-1.98 11.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.7 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
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
415400523507985

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N LAW RD D.54-1.98 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 N LAW RD D.54-1.98 against other structures in Leavenworth 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 N LAW RD D.54-1.98?

N LAW RD D.54-1.98 in Leavenworth, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N LAW RD D.54-1.98 inspected?

N LAW RD D.54-1.98'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N LAW RD D.54-1.98 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 N LAW RD D.54-1.98?

N LAW RD D.54-1.98 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N LAW RD D.54-1.98?

N LAW RD D.54-1.98 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N LAW RD D.54-1.98 and does age affect safety?

N LAW RD D.54-1.98 was built in 1960, making it 66 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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