343RD WEST
Carrying 343RD WEST over US54 HWY, NL-SL
3.03 MI E K251, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 343RD WEST
The 343RD WEST bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries 343RD WEST over US54 HWY, NL-SL. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 4,552 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 343RD WEST compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,552 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999905400871181
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 343RD WEST 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 343RD WEST 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 343RD WEST?
343RD WEST in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 343RD WEST inspected?
343RD WEST'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 4,552 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 343RD WEST 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 343RD WEST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 343RD WEST.
Who is responsible for maintaining 343RD WEST?
Ownership is not specified for 343RD WEST in the NBI.
How old is 343RD WEST and does age affect safety?
343RD WEST was built in 1969, making it 57 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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