York County Bridge Report Card
York County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
York County, Nebraska
York County has 206 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 30 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.4% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,054 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives York County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 206 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 30 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,054 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 | 3.4% | 6.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.6% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 14.6% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 325,584 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 | 3.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 14.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,054 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in York County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us81 over Coon Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,055 | 1933 |
| County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1927 |
| County Highway over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1915 |
| County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| L93b Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 810 | 1971 |
| County Highway over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1914 |
| County Highway over I80 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1966 |
| Fas 2745 over Indian Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 126 | 1967 |
| Coll 7677 over Lincoln Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 85 | 1939 |
| County Highway over Beaver Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 83 | 1939 |
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.