K94 HWY
Carrying K94 HWY over W F RATTLESNAKE CR
2.11 MI S US54, Ford, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: K94 HWY
The K94 HWY bridge in Ford, Kansas carries K94 HWY over W F RATTLESNAKE CR. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How K94 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2015
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 85 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999909400290811
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 K94 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 K94 HWY against other structures in Ford 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 K94 HWY?
K94 HWY in Ford, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is K94 HWY inspected?
K94 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 85 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K94 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for K94 HWY?
K94 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining K94 HWY?
K94 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is K94 HWY and does age affect safety?
K94 HWY was built in 2015, making it 11 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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