FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELM TERRACE #61

Carrying ELM TERRACE #61 over LITTLE CEDAR CREEK TRIB.

0.3 W OF PARKER, Johnson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELM TERRACE #61

The ELM TERRACE #61 bridge in Johnson, Kansas carries ELM TERRACE #61 over LITTLE CEDAR CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How ELM TERRACE #61 compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
781
Bridges in Johnson · 11 in Poor condition
ELM TERRACE #61 32.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
670 vehicles/day
Structure Number
521200460000061

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELM TERRACE #61 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 ELM TERRACE #61 against other structures in Johnson 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 ELM TERRACE #61?

ELM TERRACE #61 in Johnson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELM TERRACE #61 inspected?

ELM TERRACE #61'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 670 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELM TERRACE #61 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 ELM TERRACE #61?

ELM TERRACE #61 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELM TERRACE #61?

ELM TERRACE #61 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ELM TERRACE #61 and does age affect safety?

ELM TERRACE #61 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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