46TH STREET SOUTH
Carrying 46TH STREET SOUTH over BIG SLOUGH SOUTH
EMPORIA CIR. AT SANTA FE, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 46TH STREET SOUTH
The 46TH STREET SOUTH bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 46TH STREET SOUTH over BIG SLOUGH SOUTH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 46TH STREET SOUTH compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53040087000EC10
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 46TH STREET SOUTH 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 46TH STREET SOUTH 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 46TH STREET SOUTH?
46TH STREET SOUTH in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 46TH STREET SOUTH inspected?
46TH STREET SOUTH'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 250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 46TH STREET SOUTH 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 46TH STREET SOUTH?
46TH STREET SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 46TH STREET SOUTH?
46TH STREET SOUTH is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 46TH STREET SOUTH and does age affect safety?
46TH STREET SOUTH was built in 1991, making it 35 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.
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