FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K105 HWY

Carrying K105 HWY over CEDAR CREEK

1.34 MI. SE. US-54, Woodson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K105 HWY

The K105 HWY bridge in Woodson, Kansas carries K105 HWY over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 59.5 meters (195 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 523 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How K105 HWY compares

▼ 11.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Kansas bridges
140
Bridges in Woodson · 12 in Poor condition
K105 HWY 18.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Last Reconstructed
1959
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
59.5 m (195 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
523 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999910501040211

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

K105 HWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare K105 HWY against other structures in Woodson 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 K105 HWY?

K105 HWY in Woodson, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K105 HWY inspected?

K105 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 523 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K105 HWY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for K105 HWY?

K105 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K105 HWY?

K105 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K105 HWY and does age affect safety?

K105 HWY was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.

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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