UP RAILROAD
Carrying UP RAILROAD over K53 HWY
0.21 MI W K15, Sumner, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UP RAILROAD
The UP RAILROAD bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries UP RAILROAD over K53 HWY. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,895 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UP RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,895 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999905300961104
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UP RAILROAD 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 UP RAILROAD against other structures in Sumner 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 UP RAILROAD?
UP RAILROAD in Sumner, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UP RAILROAD inspected?
UP RAILROAD'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 1,895 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UP RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UP RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UP RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining UP RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for UP RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is UP RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
UP RAILROAD was built in 1928, making it 98 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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