BUFFALO SOLDIER RD
Carrying BUFFALO SOLDIER RD over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
961-305, Riley, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUFFALO SOLDIER RD
The BUFFALO SOLDIER RD bridge in Riley, Kansas carries BUFFALO SOLDIER RD over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUFFALO SOLDIER RD 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
- 1996
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 53.0 m (174 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORRIL000100
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 BUFFALO SOLDIER RD 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 BUFFALO SOLDIER RD against other structures in Riley 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BUFFALO SOLDIER RD?
BUFFALO SOLDIER RD in Riley, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUFFALO SOLDIER RD inspected?
BUFFALO SOLDIER RD'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUFFALO SOLDIER RD 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 BUFFALO SOLDIER RD?
BUFFALO SOLDIER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUFFALO SOLDIER RD?
BUFFALO SOLDIER RD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is BUFFALO SOLDIER RD and does age affect safety?
BUFFALO SOLDIER RD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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