BNSF RAILROAD
Carrying BNSF RAILROAD over US 77 HWY
1.25 MI. N OF US-54 N JCT, Butler, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BNSF RAILROAD
The BNSF RAILROAD bridge in Butler, Kansas carries BNSF RAILROAD over US 77 HWY. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 5,793 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 BNSF RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,793 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999907700081174
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 BNSF 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 BNSF RAILROAD against other structures in Butler 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 BNSF RAILROAD?
BNSF RAILROAD in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BNSF RAILROAD inspected?
BNSF 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 5,793 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BNSF 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 BNSF RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BNSF RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining BNSF RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for BNSF RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is BNSF RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
BNSF RAILROAD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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