Seward County Bridge Report Card
Seward County scores 100 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Seward County, Kansas
Seward County has 14 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Seward County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 100/100 (A). The county has 14 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 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 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 41,342 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 | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Seward County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U83 HWY over Up Rr & 8th Street | High traffic | Good | 10,290 | 1993 |
| U83 HWY By-pass over Local Drainage | High traffic | Good | 8,801 | 1951 |
| Us83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage | High traffic | Good | 3,981 | 1965 |
| Us83 HWY over Cimarron River | High traffic | Fair | 3,981 | 1965 |
| Us-54 HWY WB over Rs 2420 | High traffic | Good | 3,525 | 2005 |
| Us-54 HWY EB over Rs 2420 | High traffic | Good | 3,525 | 2005 |
| Us54 HWY over Cimarron River | High traffic | Good | 2,837 | 1987 |
| Us-54 WB over Cimarron River | High traffic | Good | 2,837 | 2022 |
| Rs 933 over Trib. To Cimarron River | High traffic | Fair | 630 | 1940 |
| Rs 1984 over Trib. To Cimarron River | High traffic | Fair | 630 | 1988 |
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.