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Kansas bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Kansas — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

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 rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

5.2%

1,253 bridges flagged for repair priority

-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 — Structurally deficient share 17.5%
National avg

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

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Kansas (FHWA NBI)

Kansas50.190639795533585%40.9016633845896%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
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 on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Kansas on the same metric.

53

Washington

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

18

Indiana

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

20

Kansas

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

56

Wyoming

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

16

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 composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

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

Structurally Deficient

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

RS 485 I-10

Good

Over: WEYER CREEK

5.0S OF BAILEYVILLE, Nemaha, KS

Built 1956 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 83

LOCAL RD. F-18

Good

Over: STREAM

N. EDGE OF SENECA, Nemaha, KS

Built 1991 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 20

ADAMS STREET

Good

Over: COW CREEK

Adams St. over Cow Creek, Reno, KS

Built 1981 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 9,360

K-14 HWY

Good

Over: C-1850, KO RR

5.2 MI N OF K14/U50 JCT, Reno, KS

Built 2002 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 2,870

SW Buchanan

Good

Over: Shunganunga Cr.

125' S. of SW21st & Bu, Shawnee, KS

Built 1983 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 1,929

N-16.1 157

Good

Over: CAMP CREEK

4.0W 2.1S OF WASHINGTON, Washington, KS

Built 1994 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 40

GODDARD AVENUE

Good

Over: RAILROAD YARDS

GODDARD OVER RR YARD, Wyandotte, KS

Built 1992 Load: 29.4 t ADT: 1,381

SW 230th

Good

Over: POLE CAT CREEK

1.4E 5.0S OF ROSE HILL, Butler, KS

Built 1901 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 50

US160 HWY

Good

Over: BLUE BRANCH

8.01 MI NE EJCT K15, Cowley, KS

Built 1942 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 665

LOCAL O.4-23.0

Good

Over: WEST MARSH CREEK

0.5 mi S of Montrose, Jewell, KS

Built 2014 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 35

WOODLAND RD.

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

0.40N OF SM PKWY FAU 2724, Johnson, KS

Built 1988 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 7,425

A-25 243RD STREET

Good

Over: FALL CREEK

1.0W 2.1S OF SPRINGDALE, Leavenworth, KS

Built 1986 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 78

RD K 943.0-540.6

Good

Over: TRIB. TO EAGLE CREEK

1.0W 0.6S OF OLPE, Lyon, KS

Built 1996 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 60

LOCAL RD W - 265.0

Good

Over: DUCK CREEK

1.5 N 2.5 W OF READING, Lyon, KS

Built 2011 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 30

SUNFLOWER RD.

Good

Over: COTTONWOOD RIVER

S. EDGE OF MARION, Marion, KS

Built 1983 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 755

4TH RD (3.0-H.7)

Good

Over: RAEMER CREEK

0.7S 2.0E OF BREMEN, Marshall, KS

Built 1992 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 10

WELLS FARGO RD

Good

Over: TRIB TO GYPSUM CREEK

2.0N AND 0.9W OF ROXBURY, McPherson, KS

Built 2006 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 30

US169, K7 HWY, SB

Good

Over: BAPTISTE DR, K263 HWY

5.82 MI N OF K-279, Miami, KS

Built 1972 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 6,100

US169, K7 HWY, SB

Good

Over: TEN MILE CREEK

4.51 MI N K68, Miami, KS

Built 1971 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 6,900

E 229TH ST 217

Good

Over: TRIB TO DRAGOON CREEK

3 MI N 1.5MI E LYNDON, Osage, KS

Built 2001 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 10

S. 150th AVE.

Good

Over: WOLF CREEK

18.8S 4.0W OF OSBORNE, Osborne, KS

Built 1983 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 20

25 ROAD

Good

Over: PARADISE CREEK

0.8E OF CODELL, Rooks, KS

Built 1982 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 25

K-96 HWY

Good

Over: WALNUT CTEEK DRAINAGE

4.20 MI E NESS COLN, Rush, KS

Built 1995 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 1,320

SE 120 Ave

Good

Over: DOOLEYVILLE CREEK

2.5S 4.0E OF STAFFORD, Stafford, KS

Built 2021 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 15

10-C.5 67

Good

Over: MYER CREEK

1.0N 1.0W OF HADDAM, Washington, KS

Built 1993 Load: 29.5 t ADT: 25

I-35 HWY SB (KTA)

Good

Over: INDIANOLA CREEK

3.93 MI NE SEG CO LINE, Butler, KS

Built 1956 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 8,900

K-171 HWY

Good

Over: KCS RAILROAD

3.20 MI E JCT US69, Cherokee, KS

Built 1972 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 5,580

13TH. RD. 81

Good

Over: CROOKED CREEK

4.0N 0.9W OF ALLICEVILLE, Coffey, KS

Built 1979 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 35

Deer Rd (E26-S35)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO HOLLAND CREEK

1165 Deer RD, Dickinson, KS

Built 2001 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 30

N Spring Lake Rd

Good

Over: BLACK KETTLE CREEK

6.0E 3.8N OF BURRTON, Harvey, KS

Built 1977 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 10

Rye Dr

Good

Over: BACON CREEK

3.3W 2.0N OF DENMARK, Lincoln, KS

Built 1981 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 50

RS 1902 (C.4-240)

Good

Over: NEOSHO RIVER

2.5W OF AMERICUS, Lyon, KS

Built 2005 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 258

27TH RD (26.0-F.9)

Good

Over: N. Blk Vermillion River

2.2N 3.0W of Axtell, Marshall, KS

Built 2005 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 15

CHEROKEE ROAD

Good

Over: TRIB. TO MIDDLE EMMA CR.

2.0N 7.5E MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, KS

Built 2005 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 35

LOCAL RD. Q-14.1

Good

Over: WEST CREEK

2.0S 1.5E OF RYDAL, Republic, KS

Built 1985 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 20

S.W. 49TH. ST. 285

Good

Over: TRIB. SHUNGANUNGA CREEK

2.5N 0.5W OF MONTARA, Shawnee, KS

Built 1970 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 100

13-B.3 62

Good

Over: DAVIS CREEK

2.0S 2.2W OF HADDAM, Washington, KS

Built 1993 Load: 29.6 t ADT: 20

11.8-G.0 Oregon Rd

Good

Over: ROCK CREEK

2.5N 1.2W OF LA HARPE, Allen, KS

Built 1987 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 40

12.0-F.2 2400 St.

Good

Over: ROCK CREEK

3.0N OF LAHARPE, Allen, KS

Built 1981 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 30

NE 10th

Good

Over: BRANCH OF SHADY CREEK

5.4W 1.5N OF ROSALIA, Butler, KS

Built 2020 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 50

U-9.7 LOCAL RD.

Good

Over: PEYTON CREEK

0.25S 2.7W SAFFORDVILLE, Chase, KS

Built 1977 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 45

900 Ave (S29-E15)

Good

Over: WEST LYON CREEK

1915 900 Ave, Dickinson, KS

Built 1999 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 5

5th

Good

Over: Stone House Creek

1.5S 3.1E OF PERRY, Jefferson, KS

Built 1986 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 30

LOCAL E-8.3

Good

Over: WEST LIMESTONE CREEK

3.0S 0.7W OF IONIA, Jewell, KS

Built 2013 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 35

LOCAL RD. 17

Good

Over: BIG HILL CREEK

0.5N 2.0W OF DENNIS, Labette, KS

Built 1975 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 40

RD 110 937.5-532.0

Good

Over: STREAM

3.5W 4.0N OF OLPE, Lyon, KS

Built 2007 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 50

BUCKSKIN RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO NO. WOLF CK.

1.0S 3.5W OF INMAN, McPherson, KS

Built 1961 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 50

W. 280th DR.

Good

Over: PARADISE CREEK

2.0S 2.8E OF NATOMA, Osborne, KS

Built 2005 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 15

STAR UNION ROAD

Good

Over: EAST FORK ADAMS CREEK

5.5E OF WESTMORELAND, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1982 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 10

27 ROAD

Good

Over: NORTH FORK SAPPA CREEK

0.4S 6.0W OF ACHILLES, Rawlins, KS

Built 2007 Load: 29.7 t ADT: 20

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