US73, US159 HWY
Carrying US73, US159 HWY over NORTH FORK WOLF RIVER
11.31 MI N WJCT K20, Brown, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US73, US159 HWY
The US73, US159 HWY bridge in Brown, Kansas carries US73, US159 HWY over NORTH FORK WOLF RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,690 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 76.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US73, US159 HWY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 67.1 m (220 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,690 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999907300070111
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 US73, US159 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 US73, US159 HWY against other structures in Brown 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 US73, US159 HWY?
US73, US159 HWY in Brown, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US73, US159 HWY inspected?
US73, US159 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 2,690 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US73, US159 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 US73, US159 HWY?
US73, US159 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US73, US159 HWY?
US73, US159 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US73, US159 HWY and does age affect safety?
US73, US159 HWY was built in 1965, making it 61 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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