FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I235 NB TO US54 EB

Carrying I235 NB TO US54 EB over ABANDONED RR

I 235 NB TO US 54 EB RAMP, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I235 NB TO US54 EB

The I235 NB TO US54 EB bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries I235 NB TO US54 EB over ABANDONED RR. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 270.7 meters (888 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,077 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 37.3 metric tons.

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

How I235 NB TO US54 EB compares

▲ 8.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
I235 NB TO US54 EB 37.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
270.7 m (888 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,077 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999923500878111

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I235 NB TO US54 EB 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 I235 NB TO US54 EB against other structures in Sedgwick 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 I235 NB TO US54 EB?

I235 NB TO US54 EB in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I235 NB TO US54 EB inspected?

I235 NB TO US54 EB'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 7,077 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I235 NB TO US54 EB 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 I235 NB TO US54 EB?

I235 NB TO US54 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I235 NB TO US54 EB?

I235 NB TO US54 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I235 NB TO US54 EB and does age affect safety?

I235 NB TO US54 EB was built in 2018, making it 8 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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