FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARKANSAS AVENUE

Carrying ARKANSAS AVENUE over MAIN FORK CHISHOLM CR.

ARKANSAS AT 40TH. ST. N., Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARKANSAS AVENUE

The ARKANSAS AVENUE bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries ARKANSAS AVENUE over MAIN FORK CHISHOLM CR.. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 16 sections, stretching 64.0 meters (210 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.1 metric tons.

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

How ARKANSAS AVENUE compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
ARKANSAS AVENUE 22.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.2
Serviceability /30
10.6
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
64.0 m (210 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
530400870080500

How to read this record

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

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

How often is ARKANSAS AVENUE inspected?

ARKANSAS 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 4,200 vehicles per day.

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

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

ARKANSAS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARKANSAS AVENUE?

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

How old is ARKANSAS AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ARKANSAS AVENUE was built in 1957, making it 69 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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