FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 29th St.

Carrying SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute

69.25m E. of SW 29th & Li, Shawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW 29th St.

The SW 29th St. bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,610 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 52.3 metric tons.

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

How SW 29th St. compares

▲ 23.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Kansas bridges
535
Bridges in Shawnee · 15 in Poor condition
SW 29th St. 52.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
52.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,610 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42795089545J1AB

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 29th 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 SW 29th St. against other structures in Shawnee 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 SW 29th St.?

SW 29th St. in Shawnee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW 29th St. inspected?

SW 29th 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 13,610 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 29th 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 SW 29th St.?

SW 29th St. has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 29th St.?

SW 29th St. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SW 29th St. and does age affect safety?

SW 29th St. was built in 2012, making it 14 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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