Lane County Bridge Report Card
Lane County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lane County, Kansas
Lane County has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,529 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lane County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,529 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 | 4.0% | 8.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.4% of measured traffic | 14.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 67 years vs 48 nationally | 7.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 7,864 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 | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 67 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,529 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lane County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,529 | 1936 |
| K23 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,477 | 1933 |
| K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,395 | 1955 |
| K23 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,088 | 1936 |
| K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage | High traffic | Fair | 785 | 1938 |
| Dodge RD (rs 250) over North Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 320 | 1959 |
| Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek | High traffic | Good | 220 | 1965 |
| Dodge RD (rs 250) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 135 | 1959 |
| Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek | High traffic | Fair | 100 | 1956 |
| Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek | High traffic | Fair | 80 | 1961 |
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.