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.
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
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
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
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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
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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.
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