FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 825

Carrying RS 825 over UPRR (Abandon)

1.0S of Troy old K7, Doniphan, Kansas

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating Higher than 77% of rated Kansas bridges

RS 825 in Doniphan, Kansas sits above 77% of rated Kansas bridges on inventory load rating (38 t), while its 1980 build year is earlier than 54% of Doniphan's recorded-year cohort (129 bridges).

RS 825 in Doniphan, Kansas is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1980, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure KS:000000000220400

LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • STEEL Steel
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: RS 825

The RS 825 bridge in Doniphan, Kansas carries RS 825 over UPRR (Abandon). It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.4 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 870 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How RS 825 compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.2 t; 24,893 of 24,894 rated)
129
Bridges in Doniphan · 11 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1980, earlier than 70 of Doniphan's 129 bridges with a recorded construction year (54%), against a county median build year of 1983. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

RS 825 38.1 t
Kansas average (24,893 of 24,894 rated) 29.2 t

Live comparison across Kansas bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (24,893 of 24,894 rated).

RS 825 vs every rated Kansas bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

38 Top 23% higher than 77% of 24,893 bridges

rated Kansas bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Doniphan inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 129 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.4 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
870 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000220400

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 825 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 RS 825 against other structures in Doniphan 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 RS 825?

RS 825 in Doniphan, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 825 inspected?

RS 825'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 870 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 825 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 RS 825?

RS 825 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 825?

RS 825 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 825 and does age affect safety?

RS 825 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.