US 73 HWY
Carrying US 73 HWY over NINE MILE CREEK DRAINAGE
1.69 MILES N WY COLINE, Leavenworth, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 73 HWY
The US 73 HWY bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas carries US 73 HWY over NINE MILE CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 73 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 51.8 m (170 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999907300520551
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 US 73 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 US 73 HWY against other structures in Leavenworth 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 US 73 HWY?
US 73 HWY in Leavenworth, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 73 HWY inspected?
US 73 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 11,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 73 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 US 73 HWY?
US 73 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 73 HWY?
US 73 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 73 HWY and does age affect safety?
US 73 HWY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.
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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