Ellis County Bridge Report Card
Ellis County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County has 275 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,160 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ellis County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 275 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,160 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 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 434,818 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,160 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ellis County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yocemento Avenue over Saline River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1953 |
| W. 12th Street over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 590 | 1940 |
| Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 385 | 1940 |
| Catharine Road over N. Fork Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1938 |
| 125th Avenue over Saline River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1949 |
| Pfeifer Avenue over Smoky Hill River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1938 |
| Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 1953 |
| 130th Avenue over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1968 |
| Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1939 |
| 400th Ave-rs 515 over Saline River Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1935 |
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.