FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SANTA FE RAMP

Carrying SANTA FE RAMP over BURLINGTON NORTHERN R.R.

AT QUIVIRA ROAD, Johnson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SANTA FE RAMP

The SANTA FE RAMP bridge in Johnson, Kansas carries SANTA FE RAMP over BURLINGTON NORTHERN R.R.. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 85.0 meters (279 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,748 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.

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

How SANTA FE RAMP compares

▲ 2.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Kansas bridges
781
Bridges in Johnson · 11 in Poor condition
SANTA FE RAMP 31.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
85.0 m (279 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,748 vehicles/day
Structure Number
415700462681011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, 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 SANTA FE RAMP 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 SANTA FE RAMP against other structures in Johnson 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 SANTA FE RAMP?

SANTA FE RAMP in Johnson, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SANTA FE RAMP inspected?

SANTA FE RAMP'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 2,748 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SANTA FE RAMP 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 SANTA FE RAMP?

SANTA FE RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SANTA FE RAMP?

SANTA FE RAMP is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SANTA FE RAMP and does age affect safety?

SANTA FE RAMP was built in 1994, making it 32 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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