FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOUGLAS AVENUE

Carrying DOUGLAS AVENUE over GYPSUM CREEK

DOUGLAS AT bonnie brae, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOUGLAS AVENUE

The DOUGLAS AVENUE bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries DOUGLAS AVENUE over GYPSUM CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 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 11,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 24.8 metric tons.

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

How DOUGLAS AVENUE compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
DOUGLAS AVENUE 24.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.2
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
530400870061400

How to read this record

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

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

How often is DOUGLAS AVENUE inspected?

DOUGLAS AVENUE'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 11,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

DOUGLAS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOUGLAS AVENUE?

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

How old is DOUGLAS AVENUE and does age affect safety?

DOUGLAS AVENUE was built in 1969, making it 57 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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