FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROADWAY

Carrying BROADWAY over CHISHOLM CREEK TRIB.

BROADWAY N. OF I-235, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROADWAY

The BROADWAY bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries BROADWAY over CHISHOLM CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,000 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How BROADWAY compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
BROADWAY 27.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
25.9 m (85 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
430400876375010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY?

BROADWAY in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROADWAY inspected?

BROADWAY'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 6,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

BROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROADWAY?

BROADWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BROADWAY and does age affect safety?

BROADWAY was built in 1900, making it 126 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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