Shawnee County Bridge Report Card
Shawnee County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County has 564 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.2% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 54,743 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Shawnee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 564 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 54,743 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 | 3.2% | 6.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,704,865 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 | 3.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 54,743 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Shawnee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.e. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1970 |
| Jordan Rd. 198 over Trib. To Wakarusa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1969 |
| I70 HWY Nl-sl over 8 Streets 3 Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,958 | 1963 |
| Urb5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-sl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,255 | 1964 |
| Us24 HWY Nb-sb over Furman Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,132 | 1956 |
| SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,245 | 1962 |
| Us-24 HWY over Cross Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,443 | 1998 |
| N.w. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. To Soldier Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1966 |
| N.e. 35th. St. 221 over Trib To Soldier Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1969 |
| Old US 75 HWY NB over Us24hwy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1963 |
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.