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

K23 HWY

Good

Over: CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE

1.85 MI N MEADE COLN, Gray, KS

Built 1934 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 695

K27 HWY

Good

Over: LITTLE BEAR CREEK DRG.

2.86 MI N S CO LINE, Hamilton, KS

Built 1965 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,620

US50 HWY

Good

Over: ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE

1.77 MI E COLO. STATE LN, Hamilton, KS

Built 1937 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,160

US50 HWY

Good

Over: ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE

5.77 MI E K27, Hamilton, KS

Built 1933 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,200

K44 HWY

Good

Over: BACHELOR CREEK

7.37 MI E K179, Harper, KS

Built 1934 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 460

K44 HWY

Good

Over: SPRING BRANCH CREEK

10.63 MI E K179, Harper, KS

Built 1934 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 460

W 4th St

Good

Over: LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER

AT SEDGWICK, Harvey, KS

Built 1994 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,000

S Spencer Road

Good

Over: TRIB. TO GOOSEBERRY CK.

1.5E 9.2S OF NEWTON, Harvey, KS

Built 1975 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 20

RS 949 (RD D)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK

1.75E 8.5S OF JETMORE, Hodgeman, KS

Built 1955 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 100

54th

Good

Over: Muddy Creek

3.0S 0.7W OF MERIDEN, Jefferson, KS

Built 2009 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 60

21st

Good

Over: trib. Mud Creek

4.8E 1.0NOFWILLIAMSTOWN, Jefferson, KS

Built 1983 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 20

SIDEROAD LEFT

Good

Over: IRRIGATION CANAL

0.51 MI E K237, SDRD N, Jefferson, KS

Built 1968 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 43

K237 HWY

Good

Over: IRRIGATION CANAL DRAIN

0.01 MI N US24, Jefferson, KS

Built 1968 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,277

LOCAL RD. U

Good

Over: JAMES DRAW

13.0N 1.5E OF LAKIN, Kearny, KS

Built 1980 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 40

LOCAL RD. A A

Good

Over: TRIB. TO JAMES DRAW

0.7E 10.9N OF DEERFIELD, Kearny, KS

Built 1978 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 60

K25 HWY

Good

Over: AMAZON DITCH DRAINAGE

2.08 MI N US50, Kearny, KS

Built 1952 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,180

K2 HWY

Good

Over: SANDY CREEK

2.72 MI NE HARPER COLN, Kingman, KS

Built 1950 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,550

K11 HWY

Good

Over: S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG

0.28 MI N WJCT US54, Kingman, KS

Built 1954 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 395

LOCAL RD. 71

Good

Over: TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK

3.0S 3.1W OF PARSONS, Labette, KS

Built 1975 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

US166 HWY

Good

Over: PUMPKIN CREEK DRAINAGE

0.93 MI E MONTGOMERY COLN, Labette, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,840

K18 HWY

Good

Over: LOST CREEK DRAINAGE

12.24 MI E K181, Lincoln, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 892

K18 HWY

Good

Over: SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE

2.69 MI E K252, Lincoln, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 930

LOCAL RD. 38

Good

Over: TRIB. LITTLE SUGAR CREEK

4.3N 0.8E OF MOUND CITY, Linn, KS

Built 1973 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 20

NIGHTHAWK RD.

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

6.0E OF DURHAM, Marion, KS

Built 1965 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 73

210 RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO FRENCH CREEK

1.3N 3.4W OF HILLSBORO, Marion, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

K256 HWY

Good

Over: CHANNEL COTTONWD RIV

0.32 MI E VINE ST(MARION), Marion, KS

Built 1961 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,990

23RD RD (22.0-K.2)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SNIPE CREEK

0.7S 1.5E OF BEATTIE, Marshall, KS

Built 2018 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 10

MOCCASIN RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. S. SHARPS CREEK

0.5N 4.4E OF WINDOM, McPherson, KS

Built 1966 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 20

CHEROKEE RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK

2.0N 4.5W OF MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, KS

Built 1983 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 45

K23 HWY

Good

Over: STUMPIE ARROYO

13.48 MI NE OKLA STATE LN, Meade, KS

Built 1962 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 600

US54 HWY

Good

Over: CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE

3.12 MI NE EJCT US160, Meade, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 4,210

US54 HWY

Good

Over: DRY LAKE DRAINAGE

7.26 MI NE EJCT US160, Meade, KS

Built 1946 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 4,210

311th Street

Good

Over: TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK

0.6S 5.0W OF PAOLA, Miami, KS

Built 1930 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 74

Harmony Road

Good

Over: TRIB. HUSHPUCKNEY CREEK

0.9N OF 339 ST ON HARMONY, Miami, KS

Built 1992 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 48

US24 HWY

Good

Over: SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE

4.59 MI E K128, Mitchell, KS

Built 1929 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,170

RS 822 G.0 - 1010

Good

Over: E. BRANCH SHORT CREEK

3.0S 4.0E OF DWIGHT, Morris, KS

Built 1952 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 42

K63 HWY

Good

Over: SPILLWAY NEMAHA LAKE

3.15 MI N NJCT K9, Nemaha, KS

Built 1987 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,230

K39 HWY

Good

Over: CANVILLE CREEK DRAINAGE

2.46 MI E EJCT US59, Neosho, KS

Built 1976 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 990

RD J

Good

Over: SOUTH FORK WALNUT CREEK

1.25S OF LAIRD, Ness, KS

Built 1962 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 65

K4 HWY

Good

Over: BIG TIMBER CREEK DRAIN

3.28 MI. EAST OF K-147, Ness, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 370

K96 HWY

Good

Over: S F WALNUT CR DRAINAGE

2.33 MI EAST OF LANE CL, Ness, KS

Built 1957 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,020

US283 HWY

Good

Over: BAZINE DRY CREEK

11.39 MI. NORTH OF K-96, Ness, KS

Built 1935 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,560

W 141ST ST 203

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

4.0N 1.4W OF BURLINGAME, Osage, KS

Built 1989 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 30

S. 150TH AVE

Good

Over: U24 DRAINAGE

03.97MI W SJT U281,SDRD N, Osborne, KS

Built 1962 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 17

US281 HWY

Good

Over: N F SOLOMON R DRAIN

0.89MI N NJCT U24, Osborne, KS

Built 1950 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,170

RS 439 T RD

Good

Over: TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER

1.0E 5.0N OF BURDETT, Pawnee, KS

Built 1968 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 95

RS 439 T RD

Good

Over: TRIB. TO ASH CREEK

3.5W 5.0N OF LARNED, Pawnee, KS

Built 1966 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 40

K156 HWY

Good

Over: SAWMILL CREEK DRAINAGE

5.09 MI E HODGEMAN COLN, Pawnee, KS

Built 1940 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,810

US183 HWY

Good

Over: SAWMILL CREEK DRAINAGE

6.77 MI N US56, Pawnee, KS

Built 1966 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 700

CENTER RD. (127A)

Good

Over: PLOTNER CREEK

1.1S OF PHILLIPSBURG, Phillips, KS

Built 2005 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 30

Showing 11,601-11,650 of 23,867 bridges

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