Johnson County Bridge Report Card
Johnson County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Johnson County, Kansas
Johnson County has 785 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.5% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 63,562 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Johnson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 785 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 63,562 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 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 32 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,709,264 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 | 1.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 32 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 63,562 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Johnson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College BLVD over Indian Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,000 | 1976 |
| K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,300 | 1975 |
| 103rd. Street over Trib. To Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,342 | 1975 |
| Kenneth RD over Negro Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,700 | 1910 |
| 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,835 | 1948 |
| Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,730 | 1989 |
| 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1979 |
| Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 855 | 1989 |
| Robinson St. over Negro Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1986 |
| Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1980 |
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.