FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SB NINTH STREET

Carrying SB NINTH STREET over MULBERRY CREEK

0.2 S OF I-70, Saline, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SB NINTH STREET

The SB NINTH STREET bridge in Saline, Kansas carries SB NINTH STREET over MULBERRY CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 71.1 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,100 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 8/9. 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 56.0 metric tons.

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

How SB NINTH STREET compares

▲ 26.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Kansas bridges
359
Bridges in Saline · 6 in Poor condition
SB NINTH STREET 56.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
71.1 m (233 ft)
Deck Width
14.7 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
425400854817910

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SB NINTH STREET 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 SB NINTH STREET against other structures in Saline 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 SB NINTH STREET?

SB NINTH STREET in Saline, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SB NINTH STREET inspected?

SB NINTH STREET'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 3,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SB NINTH STREET 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 SB NINTH STREET?

SB NINTH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SB NINTH STREET?

SB NINTH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SB NINTH STREET and does age affect safety?

SB NINTH STREET was built in 2004, making it 22 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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