NE 48th St over West Whitewater Creek
Harvey County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- NE 48th St over West Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2006).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 141 of the 372 inventoried bridges in Harvey County rated fair (37.9%); 36 (9.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | 1.0N 6.7E Int. I135-k15 |
| NBI structure number | 000400833305620 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Harvey County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-135 Hwy SB over Ko Railroad | 1959 | 14,155 | Good |
| I-135 Hwy NB over Ko Railroad | 1959 | 14,155 | Good |
| I-135 Hwy SB over SE 14TH St. | 2002 | 14,155 | Good |
| I-135 Hwy NB over SE 14TH St | 2002 | 14,155 | Good |
| I-135 Highway NB over N. 1ST St | 2002 | 13,286 | Good |
| I-135 Highway SB over N. 1ST St. | 2000 | 13,286 | Good |
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