Pawnee County Bridge Report Card
Pawnee County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pawnee County, Kansas
Pawnee County has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 320 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pawnee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 320 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 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 68 years vs 48 nationally | 8.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 55,343 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 | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 68 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 320 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pawnee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1975 |
| W Road over Trib. To Ash Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1945 |
| M Road over Sawmill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1986 |
| R Road over Ash Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1945 |
| 190 Road over Sawmill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1965 |
| South Road over Trib. To Pawnee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1940 |
| Us56 HWY over Pawnee River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,232 | 1953 |
| Rs 975 280th AVE over Pawnee River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 235 | 1958 |
| Q Road over Trib. To Pawnee River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 30 | 1935 |
| Us56 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage | High traffic | Fair | 4,884 | 1934 |
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.