FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RUTAN

Carrying RUTAN over THIRD STREET DRAIN

RUTAN AT EDGEMONT, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RUTAN

The RUTAN bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries RUTAN over THIRD STREET DRAIN. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 630 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.7 metric tons.

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

How RUTAN compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
RUTAN 26.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
26.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1913
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
630 vehicles/day
Structure Number
530400870WDC350

How to read this record

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

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

How often is RUTAN inspected?

RUTAN'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 630 vehicles per day.

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

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

RUTAN has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RUTAN?

RUTAN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RUTAN and does age affect safety?

RUTAN was built in 1913, making it 113 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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