FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K23 HWY

Carrying K23 HWY over CHEYENNE CREEK DRAINAGE

4.86 MI N OF W. JCT 4, Lane, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K23 HWY

The K23 HWY bridge in Lane, Kansas carries K23 HWY over CHEYENNE CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 765 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 K23 HWY compares

▼ 9.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Kansas bridges
8
Bridges in Lane · 1 in Poor condition
K23 HWY 20.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
765 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999902300510041

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K23 HWY 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 K23 HWY against other structures in Lane 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 K23 HWY?

K23 HWY in Lane, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K23 HWY inspected?

K23 HWY'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 765 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K23 HWY 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 K23 HWY?

K23 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K23 HWY?

K23 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K23 HWY and does age affect safety?

K23 HWY was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

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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