Chautauqua County Bridge Report Card
Chautauqua County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Chautauqua County, Kansas
Chautauqua County has 130 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.0% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,505 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Chautauqua County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 130 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,505 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.8% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 53,498 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,505 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Chautauqua County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ol Us166 C.1-14 over Caney River Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,095 | 1930 |
| Rs 97 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 145 | 1983 |
| A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| 31st Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| Road 30 over Lake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1940 |
| N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1930 |
| Local A.0-16.5 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1940 |
| Junction RD over Shanghi Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1940 |
| Prairie Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1955 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.