State profile · Below median Poor share

Kansas bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Kansas, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

23,867
Public bridges
50.2%
Good condition
5.2%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

23,867

Public highway bridges in Kansas

Good Condition

50.2%

11,979 bridges rated 7-9

0.2pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

5.2%

1,253 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-1.7pp vs national avg 7.0%

Kansas vs national bridge condition

Kansas - Good condition share 50.2%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Kansas - Poor-condition share 17.5%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Kansas52.1%42.5%GoodFairPoor
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix - Kansas (FHWA NBI)

Counties (105)

Allen 154 Anderson 123 Atchison 166 Barber 215 Barton 437 Bourbon 208 Brown 211 Butler 594 Chase 166 Chautauqua 130 Cherokee 311 Cheyenne 100 Clark 86 Clay 231 Cloud 304 Coffey 305 Comanche 99 Cowley 337 Crawford 281 Decatur 159 Dickinson 335 Doniphan 129 Douglas 296 Edwards 69 Elk 133 Ellis 275 Ellsworth 242 Finney 78 Ford 220 Franklin 332 Geary 116 Gove 109 Graham 133 Grant 16 Gray 51 Greeley 33 Greenwood 216 Hamilton 68 Harper 355 Harvey 372 Haskell 14 Hodgeman 109 Jackson 242 Jefferson 194 Jewell 283 Johnson 781 Kearny 58 Kingman 391 Kiowa 79 Labette 351 Lane 8 Leavenworth 241 Lincoln 224 Linn 257 Logan 39 Lyon 493 Marion 289 Marshall 402 McPherson 577 Meade 84 Miami 304 Mitchell 261 Montgomery 296 Morris 179 Morton 10 Nemaha 359 Neosho 206 Ness 167 Norton 233 Osage 306 Osborne 219 Ottawa 295 Pawnee 160 Phillips 249 Pottawatomie 294 Pratt 118 Rawlins 91 Reno 574 Republic 258 Rice 262 Riley 193 Rooks 169 Rush 157 Russell 261 Saline 359 Scott 22 Sedgwick 1312 Seward 15 Shawnee 535 Sheridan 116 Sherman 102 Smith 281 Stafford 115 Stanton 21 Stevens 0 Sumner 661 Thomas 61 Trego 166 Wabaunsee 224 Wallace 44 Washington 277 Wichita 18 Wilson 151 Woodson 140 Wyandotte 315

Kansas vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Kansas on the same metric.

WA

Washington

4.81% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,808

IN

Indiana

4.94% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,630
Selected

KS

Kansas

5.25% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$23,867

WY

Wyoming

5.41% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,181

ID

Idaho

5.51% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,742

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Kansas

Six lowest-condition bridges in Kansas, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

37 ROAD

Poor

Over: TRIBUTARY BEAVER CREEK

2.6S 2.3E OF HERNDON, Rawlins, KS

Built 1963 Load: 0.6 t ADT: 15

LOCAL MEDF230

Poor

Over: PEACE CREEK

2.0N 8.2W OF NICKERSON, Reno, KS

Built 1950 Load: 1.3 t ADT: 25

LOCAL G-2.5

Poor

Over: EAST OAK CREEK

4.0N 1.5E OF DISPATCH, Jewell, KS

Built 1935 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 1

LOCAL Y-12.5

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK.

3.0N 1.5E OF BURR OAK, Jewell, KS

Built 1932 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 20

28TH RD (27.0-A.5)

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO POLE CREEK

3.0E OF SUMMERFIELD, Marshall, KS

Built 1940 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 10

80 E

Poor

Over: S. FORK SOLOMON RIVER

0.4N 8.0E OF HOXIE, Sheridan, KS

Built 1965 Load: 2.0 t ADT: 30

All Bridges in Kansas

MINOR COL 22

Fair

Over: MULBERRY CREEK

1.5N 0.4E OF PAXICO, Wabaunsee, KS

Built 1973 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 50

SE 20 Rd

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.0S 2.5W OF ELLINWOOD, Barton, KS

Built 1952 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 805

NW 150 Rd

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK

3.5E 4.0S OF GALATIA, Barton, KS

Built 1949 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 50

RS 92

Fair

Over: STRIBBY CREEK

10.5N 2.1E OF CEDAR POINT, Chase, KS

Built 1960 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 40

Local 9.33N-13.02E

Fair

Over: WAKARUSA RIVER DRG

6.46 MI. N US56, Douglas, KS

Built 1973 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 986

(RD R).os 6

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

5.0N 14.7W OF JETMORE, Hodgeman, KS

Built 1983 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 40

K116 HWY

Fair

Over: BILLS CREEK

1.63 MI E K16, Jackson, KS

Built 1941 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 1,070

LOCAL G.5-9.1

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK

0.5 EAST OF IONIA, Jewell, KS

Built 1983 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 10

RS 2043

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK

0.8SE OF ELYRIA, McPherson, KS

Built 1932 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 1,000

RS 2043

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW

0.7SE OF ELYRIA, McPherson, KS

Built 1932 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 1,000

RS 467 M.7 - 1300

Fair

Over: GILMORE CREEK

3.3N 3.9W COUNCIL GROVE, Morris, KS

Built 1963 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 78

S LEWELLING RD 1

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

2.0W 0.7S OF LYNDON, Osage, KS

Built 1973 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 50

AVE. Q | RS 445

Fair

Over: JARVIS CREEK

0.5E OF SAXMAN, Rice, KS

Built 1971 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 2,260

SW 80 Ave

Fair

Over: RATTLESNAKE CREEK

9.3S 8.0W OF ST. JOHN, Stafford, KS

Built 1965 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 15

E. 70th St. S.

Fair

Over: SNYDER CREEK

5.0S 1.8E OF WELLINGTON, Sumner, KS

Built 1988 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 20

1000 Rd I.0-10.0

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

7.0N OF COLONY, Anderson, KS

Built 1941 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 130

2000 RD C.5-20.0

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF ELM CREEK

.5 MI W 2000-COLORADO, Anderson, KS

Built 1935 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 80

300 Rd G.5-3.0

Fair

Over: MARTIN CREEK DRAINAGE

1.5 MI W US169, Anderson, KS

Built 1954 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 759

Colony-Wel J.8-6.9

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK

3.0S.W. OF WELDA, Anderson, KS

Built 1920 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

RS 50

Fair

Over: PAWNEE CREEK

3.8N 2.4E OF HIATTVILLE, Bourbon, KS

Built 1929 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 175

INDIAN RD. RS 50

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

6.0N 2.2E OF PAWNEE STA., Bourbon, KS

Built 1925 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 620

INDIAN RD. RS 50

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK

6.1N 2.3E OF PAWNEE STA., Bourbon, KS

Built 1924 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 812

245TH ST. RS 57

Fair

Over: SHILOH CREEK

2.0E 0.2N OF HAMMOND, Bourbon, KS

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 282

LOCAL 10.5-N.7

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER

W. EDGE OF REDFIELD, Bourbon, KS

Built 1936 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 75

Local 16.4-A.5

Fair

Over: ELK CREEK

1.5N 3.7W OF FULTON, Bourbon, KS

Built 1913 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 75

Local 20.0-Y.9

Fair

Over: RICHLAND CREEK

4.0E 2.0S OF PAWNEE STA., Bourbon, KS

Built 1979 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 40

Local 23.0-R.4

Fair

Over: TRIB. MOORES BR. CREEK

3.4S 2.0E OF FORT SCOTT, Bourbon, KS

Built 1952 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 35

Local 25.0-R.0

Fair

Over: TRIB. MOORES BR. CREEK

3.0S 4.1E OF FORT SCOTT, Bourbon, KS

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

Antelope Rd.

Fair

Over: PONY CREEK

0.8E 3.1N OF SABETHA, Brown, KS

Built 1965 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 45

220th St.

Fair

Over: DELAWARE RIVER

0.7S 2.0W OF FAIRVIEW, Brown, KS

Built 1970 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 40

210th St.

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

2.5S 4.1W OF HIAWATHA, Brown, KS

Built 1935 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

130th St.

Fair

Over: GRASSHOPPER CREEK

1.3W 2.0N OF HORTON, Brown, KS

Built 1960 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 55

Plum Tree Rd.

Fair

Over: BUTTERMILK CREEK

3.0E 1.8N OF WILLIS, Brown, KS

Built 1970 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 40

150th St.

Fair

Over: SOUTH FORK WOLF RIVER

0.5E 3.4N OF EVEREST, Brown, KS

Built 1977 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

10.5-R.9 MINOR COL

Fair

Over: STOUT RUN

2.4E OF STRONG CITY, Chase, KS

Built 1935 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 80

K177 HWY

Fair

Over: MERCER CREEK DRAINAGE

3.05 MI N BUTLER COLN, Chase, KS

Built 1937 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 395

OL' US166 C.3-14

Fair

Over: CANEY RIVER

.74E OF CEDARVALE, Chautauqua, KS

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,095

LOCAL Q.8-10.1

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

2.9N 1.9W OF SEDAN, Chautauqua, KS

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

SE 40th

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK

1.0W 0.6N BAXTER SPRINGS, Cherokee, KS

Built 1937 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

12 Road (RS 877)

Fair

Over: DRURY CREEK

1.5S 2.0W OF ST. FRANCIS, Cheyenne, KS

Built 1985 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 200

RS 124

Fair

Over: TRIB TO QUIMBLY CREEK

1.0W 1.4S OF WAKEFIELD, Clay, KS

Built 1964 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 250

LOCAL J.0-26.4

Fair

Over: TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK

1.5N 6.5E OF LONGFORD, Clay, KS

Built 1940 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 40

10TH. RD. 140

Fair

Over: LONG CREEK

6.0N OF LE ROY, Coffey, KS

Built 1950 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 105

151st RD

Fair

Over: TRIB EAST BADGER CREEK

4.0E 0.7S OF WINFIELD, Cowley, KS

Built 1948 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 610

112th RD

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

2.5E OF NEW SALEM, Cowley, KS

Built 1928 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 840

212th RD

Fair

Over: SILVER CREEK

5.0S 0.8E OF TISDALE, Cowley, KS

Built 1951 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 150

71st RD

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER

1.5N0.6E of ARKANSAS CITY, Cowley, KS

Built 1958 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 675

21st RD

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO STEWART CREEK

0.5N OF UDALL, Cowley, KS

Built 1935 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 100

282nd RD

Fair

Over: NEGRO CREEK

2.2W 1.0N ARKANSAS CITY, Cowley, KS

Built 1935 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

61st RD

Fair

Over: POLE CAT CREEK

2.0W 0.4S OF ROCK, Cowley, KS

Built 1927 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

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