FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE 29th

Carrying SE 29th over Butcher Cr.

332m E. of 29th & Ks. Ave, Shawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE 29th

The SE 29th bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries SE 29th over Butcher Cr.. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,400 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.

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

How SE 29th compares

▼ 9.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Kansas bridges
535
Bridges in Shawnee · 15 in Poor condition
SE 29th 19.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42795089545K10A

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE 29th 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 SE 29th 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 SE 29th?

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

How often is SE 29th inspected?

SE 29th'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 12,400 vehicles per day.

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

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

SE 29th has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE 29th?

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

How old is SE 29th and does age affect safety?

SE 29th was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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