FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AVENUE B

Carrying AVENUE B over COW CREEK

AVENUE B AT COW CREEK, Reno, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AVENUE B

The AVENUE B bridge in Reno, Kansas carries AVENUE B over COW CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.

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

How AVENUE B compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Kansas bridges
574
Bridges in Reno · 35 in Poor condition
AVENUE B 34.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
513500780000C11

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AVENUE B 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 AVENUE B against other structures in Reno 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 AVENUE B?

AVENUE B in Reno, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AVENUE B inspected?

AVENUE B'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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

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

AVENUE B has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AVENUE B?

AVENUE B is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is AVENUE B and does age affect safety?

AVENUE B was built in 2000, making it 26 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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