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

K-42 HWY

Good

Over: NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE

1.97 MI NE SUMNER COLN, Sedgwick, KS

Built 1950 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 3,430

MENOKEN RD. 160

Good

Over: SOLDIER CREEK

1.4W US75 0.4N US24, Shawnee, KS

Built 1960 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 2,000

130 W (RS 1674)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER

10.1S 13.0W OF HOXIE, Sheridan, KS

Built 1962 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 60

NE 70 St

Good

Over: RATTLESNAKE CREEK

4.0N OF ST. JOHN, Stafford, KS

Built 1993 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 300

US281 HWY

Good

Over: LAGOON DRAINAGE

0.57 MI N PRATT COLN, Stafford, KS

Built 1952 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 1,490

LOCAL 8-59-8

Good

Over: TRIB. TO COWSKIN CREEK

1.5N 0.8E OF BELLE PLAINE, Sumner, KS

Built 1981 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 20

LOCAL 8-59-9

Good

Over: COWSKIN CREEK

1.5N 0.9E OF BELLE PLAINE, Sumner, KS

Built 1981 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 20

K44 HWY

Good

Over: EAST BRANCH FALL CREEK

6.43 MI E HARPER COLN, Sumner, KS

Built 1929 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 350

K44 HWY

Good

Over: CHIKASKIA RIVER DRAINAGE

9.53 MI E HARPER COLN, Sumner, KS

Built 1929 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 425

US166 HWY

Good

Over: EAST BITTER CREEK DRG

6.93 MI E I35, Sumner, KS

Built 1928 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 1,830

K25 HWY

Good

Over: PRAIRIE DOG CREEK

0.82 MI. NORTH OF US-24, Thomas, KS

Built 1934 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 2,430

US83 HWY

Good

Over: SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE

4.13 MI N JCT I70, Thomas, KS

Built 1985 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 2,280

B ROAD (RS 685)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER

6.0N 2.4W OF WAKEENEY, Trego, KS

Built 1955 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 65

R ROAD (RS 905)

Good

Over: DOWNER CREEK

4.9W OF TREGO CENTER, Trego, KS

Built 1955 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 75

US40 HWY

Good

Over: S FORK SMOKY HILL R DRG

6.98MI SW LOGAN CO LINE, Wallace, KS

Built 1961 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 915

US54 HWY

Good

Over: SANDY CREEK

6.46 MI. E. K-105, Woodson, KS

Built 1939 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 1,480

94TH STREET

Good

Over: SMALL CREEK

94TH ST S OF RIVERVIEW, Wyandotte, KS

Built 1985 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 260

RS 20

Good

Over: MISSION CREEK

1.0W OF KENNEKUK, Atchison, KS

Built 1974 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 89

SW 24th St

Good

Over: TRIB. LITTLE ARKANSAS R.

0.5N 0.5E OF HALSTEAD, Harvey, KS

Built 1976 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 30

SW 36th St

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

6.2E OF HALSTEAD, Harvey, KS

Built 1975 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 25

RD 200 957.9-514

Good

Over: BADGER CREEK

7.0E 2.5N OF EMPORIA, Lyon, KS

Built 1980 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 50

IRON HORSE RD.

Good

Over: DRY TURKEY CREEK

1.5S 0.9E OF MCPHERSON, McPherson, KS

Built 1981 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 300

CHEROKEE RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO WEST EMMA CK.

2.0N 3.0E OF MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, KS

Built 1977 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 30

LOCAL RD. C65A

Good

Over: OAK CREEK

2.0N 1.8W OF CAWKER CITY, Mitchell, KS

Built 1989 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 30

M ROAD (RS 1709)

Good

Over: LOST CREEK TRIBUTARY

3.0S 6.3W OF STOCKTON, Rooks, KS

Built 1976 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 30

NW 54TH 318

Good

Over: MESSHOSS CR.

2.6 W US75 & 3.5N US 24, Shawnee, KS

Built 2006 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 25

RS 1899

Good

Over: SANDY ARROYO CREEK

3.0E 5.0S OF JOHNSON CITY, Stanton, KS

Built 1969 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 88

RS 643 20-43-8

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK

3.0N 1.2W OF WELLINGTON, Sumner, KS

Built 1982 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 109

3-D.5 5

Good

Over: TRIB. TO BOWMAN CREEK

1.0S 2.5E OF MAHASKA, Washington, KS

Built 2010 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 10

Gyp Hill Road

Good

Over: TRIB. TO DRIFTWOOD CREEK

2.5W 2.5 N OF HARDTNER, Barber, KS

Built 1990 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 125

SW Prairie Crk Rd.

Good

Over: SMALL STREAM

1.0E 1.1N OF ROSE HILL, Butler, KS

Built 1979 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 175

SE 210th

Good

Over: SMALL STREAM

1.0S OF LATHAM, Butler, KS

Built 1983 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 20

SE 30th

Good

Over: Trib N.Br. L. Walnut Riv

0.4W 2.5S OF ROSALIA, Butler, KS

Built 1980 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 30

SW 90th

Good

Over: FLY CREEK

1.0S 1.0E OF FAULKNER, Cherokee, KS

Built 1994 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 210

LOCAL E.0-28.9

Good

Over: BADGER CREEK

0.4S 1.5E OF LONGFORD, Clay, KS

Built 1970 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 10

LOCAL 25.0-E.4

Good

Over: TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK

2.0S 2.8E OF OAK HILL, Clay, KS

Built 1973 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 10

Saline River Road

Good

Over: SALINE RIVER

12.0N 1.3W OF CATHARINE, Ellis, KS

Built 1975 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 260

RS 837 BSN 540

Good

Over: TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK.

5.0N 1.6W OF MONTROSE, Jewell, KS

Built 1956 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 65

LOCAL N-9.9

Good

Over: LIMESTONE CREEK

2.1S 6.0W OF MANKATO, Jewell, KS

Built 1989 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 10

JAYHAWK (29.3-K.0)

Good

Over: Branch of Blk Vermillion

0.3E 1.0S of Axtell, Marshall, KS

Built 2000 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 10

RS 451 ARROWHEAD

Good

Over: TRIB. WEST EMMA CREEK

2.4E OF MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, KS

Built 1959 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 675

VA8

Good

Over: TRIB. TO CARR CREEK

1.2N 5.0W OF HUNTER, Mitchell, KS

Built 1968 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 25

RS 844 (Rd. E9)

Good

Over: S. FORK PRAIRIE DOG CK.

4.2S 0.8W OF ALMENA, Norton, KS

Built 1930 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 85

RS 1547 (Rd. U)

Good

Over: OTTER CREEK

2.0W 6.0N OF EDMOND, Norton, KS

Built 1965 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 30

RS 1037

Good

Over: SALT CREEK

1.2E 2.0N OF BELLEVILLE, Republic, KS

Built 1947 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 115

MINOR COL 7-X.9

Good

Over: OAK CREEK

2.0S 2.0E OF KACKLEY, Republic, KS

Built 1983 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 50

AVE. E

Good

Over: LOST CREEK

2.8W 3.4S OF FREDERICK, Rice, KS

Built 1995 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 30

AVE. O

Good

Over: JARVIS CREEK

2.0S 4.6E OF LYONS, Rice, KS

Built 1990 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 35

L TERR. (RS 1709)

Good

Over: S FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY

2.7S 3.2W OF STOCKTON, Rooks, KS

Built 1956 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 55

RS 1711 232

Good

Over: MUDDY CREEK

9.5N 3.5E OF TOPEKA, Shawnee, KS

Built 1959 Load: 20.2 t ADT: 715

Showing 12,651-12,700 of 23,867 bridges

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