Harvey County Bridge Report Card
Harvey County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Harvey County, Kansas
Harvey County has 372 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 36 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.7% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,448 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Harvey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 372 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 36 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,448 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 | 9.7% | 19.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 648,856 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 | 9.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,448 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Harvey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1956 |
| US 50 HWY over Meridan Ave. Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,841 | 1975 |
| 11.7-g.6 Rs 753 over Little Arkansas River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,370 | 1967 |
| 32-q.9 Rs 2043 over Trib. To West Emma Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 920 | 1945 |
| 24th Street over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 910 | 1965 |
| Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 680 | 1953 |
| Rs 306 W Dutch AVE over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 660 | 1953 |
| SW 14th ST over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1960 |
| O-21.7 Rs 875 over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 460 | 1953 |
| K-15.9 Rs 749 over Middle Emma Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 325 | 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.