ENTRANCE LEFT
Carrying ENTRANCE LEFT over GYPSUM CREEK DRAINAGE
1.17 MI SE 7TH(GYP),ENT N, Saline, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ENTRANCE LEFT
The ENTRANCE LEFT bridge in Saline, Kansas carries ENTRANCE LEFT over GYPSUM CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ENTRANCE LEFT compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1947
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 999900400851131
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
ENTRANCE LEFT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ENTRANCE LEFT against other structures in Saline 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 ENTRANCE LEFT?
ENTRANCE LEFT in Saline, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ENTRANCE LEFT inspected?
ENTRANCE LEFT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENTRANCE LEFT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ENTRANCE LEFT?
ENTRANCE LEFT has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ENTRANCE LEFT?
ENTRANCE LEFT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ENTRANCE LEFT and does age affect safety?
ENTRANCE LEFT was built in 1947, making it 79 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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