RS0451, K260 HWY
Carrying RS0451, K260 HWY over I135 HWY SB-NB
SJCT K260/I135, McPherson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS0451, K260 HWY
The RS0451, K260 HWY bridge in McPherson, Kansas carries RS0451, K260 HWY over I135 HWY SB-NB. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 5,160 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS0451, K260 HWY compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,160 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999926000590051
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 RS0451, K260 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 RS0451, K260 HWY against other structures in McPherson 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 RS0451, K260 HWY?
RS0451, K260 HWY in McPherson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS0451, K260 HWY inspected?
RS0451, K260 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 5,160 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS0451, K260 HWY 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 RS0451, K260 HWY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RS0451, K260 HWY.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS0451, K260 HWY?
Ownership is not specified for RS0451, K260 HWY in the NBI.
How old is RS0451, K260 HWY and does age affect safety?
RS0451, K260 HWY was built in 1971, making it 55 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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