FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAIZE ROAD

Carrying MAIZE ROAD over COWSKIN CREEK

MAIZE RD. AT 2ND. ST., Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAIZE ROAD

The MAIZE ROAD bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries MAIZE ROAD over COWSKIN CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 71.9 meters (236 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,500 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 40.1 metric tons.

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

How MAIZE ROAD compares

▲ 11.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
MAIZE ROAD 40.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
8.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
71.9 m (236 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
430400876025020

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, 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 MAIZE ROAD 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 MAIZE ROAD against other structures in Sedgwick 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 MAIZE ROAD?

MAIZE ROAD in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAIZE ROAD inspected?

MAIZE ROAD'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 20,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAIZE ROAD 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 MAIZE ROAD?

MAIZE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAIZE ROAD?

MAIZE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MAIZE ROAD and does age affect safety?

MAIZE ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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