FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K92 HWY

Carrying K92 HWY over 2ND, RIVPK RD, RIV, RR

MO R, MOP RR KS. SIDE, Leavenworth, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K92 HWY

The K92 HWY bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas carries K92 HWY over 2ND, RIVPK RD, RIV, RR. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 745.7 meters (2447 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,200 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure 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 26.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How K92 HWY compares

▼ 2.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Kansas bridges
241
Bridges in Leavenworth · 7 in Poor condition
K92 HWY 26.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.1
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
745.7 m (2447 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999909200520261

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K92 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 K92 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 K92 HWY?

K92 HWY in Leavenworth, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K92 HWY inspected?

K92 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 12,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K92 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 K92 HWY?

K92 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K92 HWY?

K92 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K92 HWY and does age affect safety?

K92 HWY was built in 1954, making it 72 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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