Reno County Bridge Report Card
Reno County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Reno County, Kansas
Reno County has 576 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 42 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.3% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,603 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Reno County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 576 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 42 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,603 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 | 7.3% | 14.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 773,198 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 | 7.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,603 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Reno County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodie Seat FWY over Avenue "b" | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,180 | 1959 |
| Us50 HWY over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,016 | 1969 |
| E First Avenue over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 525 | 1930 |
| Lorraine Street over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 470 | 1930 |
| E Sixth Avenue over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 380 | 1930 |
| Arlington Rd.19.68 over Irish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 363 | 1960 |
| E 10th. Avenue over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1930 |
| Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. To Kisiwa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 257 | 1965 |
| E Third Avenue over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 215 | 1930 |
| Dixie Street over East Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1974 |
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.