FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW Robinson

Carrying SW Robinson over trib. Kaw

89.31m N. of SW10th & Rob, Shawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW Robinson

The SW Robinson bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries SW Robinson over trib. Kaw. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.

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

How SW Robinson compares

▼ 9.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Kansas bridges
535
Bridges in Shawnee · 15 in Poor condition
SW Robinson 19.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−0.8

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
527950890000E1B

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW Robinson 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 SW Robinson against other structures in Shawnee 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 SW Robinson?

SW Robinson in Shawnee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW Robinson inspected?

SW Robinson'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 120 vehicles per day.

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

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

SW Robinson has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW Robinson?

SW Robinson is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SW Robinson and does age affect safety?

SW Robinson was built in 1982, making it 44 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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