Gove County Bridge Report Card
Gove County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gove County, Kansas
Gove County has 109 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.9% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 140 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gove County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 109 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 140 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 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 96,022 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 | 0.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 57 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 140 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gove County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Road (rs 272) over Trib. To Hackberry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1938 |
| K23 HWY over Plum Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 687 | 1950 |
| I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage | High traffic | Fair | 6,550 | 1960 |
| I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road | High traffic | Fair | 6,550 | 1960 |
| I70 HWY WB over Old K212 HWY | High traffic | Good | 6,550 | 1961 |
| I70 HWY EB over Old K212 HWY | High traffic | Good | 6,550 | 1961 |
| I70 HWY over Local Road | High traffic | Fair | 6,550 | 1961 |
| I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage | High traffic | Good | 6,450 | 1960 |
| I70 HWY EB over Gove Co RD 62 | High traffic | Good | 6,450 | 2020 |
| I70 HWY WB over Gove Co RD 62 | High traffic | Good | 6,450 | 2022 |
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.