State profile · Below national median SD

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

28TH RD (27.0-J.9)

Good

Over: TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV.

0.9S 2.0W OF AXTELL, Marshall, KS

Built 1994 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 10

1ST. AVE.

Good

Over: LONE TREE CREEK

5.3S OF WINDOM, McPherson, KS

Built 1974 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 40

2ND AVENUE

Good

Over: TRIB TO LITTLE ARKANSAS

6.0W & 1.2S OF INMAN, McPherson, KS

Built 2006 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 25

US69 NB HWY

Good

Over: 383RD STREET

3.02 MI N SCOLN, Miami, KS

Built 2005 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 3,950

39-9.6 LOCAL

Good

Over: TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK

4.0S 5.9W OF ERIE, Neosho, KS

Built 2013 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 40

S. STANLEY RD (96)

Good

Over: ELK CREEK

0.8E 4.9N OF OVERBROOK, Osage, KS

Built 1997 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 20

EB K-18 HWY

Good

Over: UP RR & SEVEN MILE CREEK

2.61 MI NE GEARY COLN, Riley, KS

Built 2013 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 10,450

Gilbert

Good

Over: Spring Branch

Gilbert, W of Greenwich, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2022 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 150

I-235 HWY

Good

Over: I-235 HWY, I-135 Ramps

I-235 HWY I-135, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2023 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 59,400

LOCAL 22-11-1

Good

Over: SILVER CREEK

3.0N 3.1E OF ARGONIA, Sumner, KS

Built 1997 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 15

LOCAL 42-63-7

Good

Over: BADGER CREEK

3.2W OF ADAMSVILLE, Sumner, KS

Built 1998 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 10

US-283 HWY

Good

Over: SMOKY HILL RIVER

6.15 MI N NESS CO LINE, Trego, KS

Built 2004 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 1,350

US-75 HWY

Good

Over: DELAWARE RIVER

9.10 MI N K-20, Brown, KS

Built 1994 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 4,480

US50 HWY

Good

Over: FOX CREEK

0.32 MI E K177, Chase, KS

Built 1990 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 5,600

RS 123

Good

Over: TRIB TO MULBERRY CREEK

4.0S OF CLIFTON, Clay, KS

Built 1997 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 320

24TH. RD. 26

Good

Over: TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK

1.0S 4.7E OF WAVERLY, Coffey, KS

Built 1995 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 20

N Sand Hill Road

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

10.0W 1.0S OF HESSTON, Harvey, KS

Built 1981 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 25

Cheyenne Rd.

Good

Over: Blaze Fork Creek

1.0N 1.3W of Inman, McPherson, KS

Built 2001 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 60

W 260th DR_RS 1538

Good

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

17.0S 2.9E OF OSBORNE, Osborne, KS

Built 1987 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 70

AVE. B

Good

Over: LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER

1.8E 0.5S OF GENESEO, Rice, KS

Built 1999 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 40

AVE R

Good

Over: BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK

1.0S 0.9E OF RUSH CENTER, Rush, KS

Built 1983 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 40

RS 1059 805-488.25

Good

Over: STAG CREEK

7.0E 0.8N OF BRIDGEPORT, Saline, KS

Built 1983 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 26

327th W

Good

Over: TRIB. N. FORK NINNESCAH

327thW, 0.3 N of 55thS, Sedgwick, KS

Built 1988 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 40

ROCKY CREEK PRKWY

Good

Over: WEST FORK FOUR MILE CR.

ROCKY CRK. ENT. N. 13TH, Sedgwick, KS

Built 1997 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 200

HUNTER RD. 316

Good

Over: TRIB. LITTLE SOLDIER CK.

4.5N.E. OF SILVER LAKE, Shawnee, KS

Built 1994 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 30

PAULEN RD. 243

Good

Over: LYNN CREEK

3.0S.E. OF FORBES FIELD, Shawnee, KS

Built 2002 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 200

N. Perth Rd.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO NINNESCAH RIVER

2.6N 3.3E OF MILLERTON, Sumner, KS

Built 2011 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 20

MINOR COL 101

Good

Over: TRIB ROCK CREEK

6.4S 8.1E OF ALTA VISTA, Wabaunsee, KS

Built 1999 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 40

Kochia Road

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK

3.3N OF HAZELTON, Barber, KS

Built 2005 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 30

SE Price Rd

Good

Over: BIRD CREEK

5.8W 2.2S OF ROSALIA, Butler, KS

Built 2018 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 30

2500 Ave (P13-E20)

Good

Over: CREEK

1620 2500 Ave, Dickinson, KS

Built 2006 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 10

PAWNEE 17.0-0.25

Good

Over: TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES

1.5N 3.75W OF POMONA, Franklin, KS

Built 1982 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 35

P TERR. (EAST)

Good

Over: WILD HORSE CREEK

1.0W OF BOGUE, Graham, KS

Built 1982 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 80

151ST ST

Good

Over: KILL CREEK

2.0N 3.1W OF GARDNER, Johnson, KS

Built 1996 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,500

RS 377

Good

Over: TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK

3.0N 1.5E OF MOUND VALLEY, Labette, KS

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 57

US 283 HWY

Good

Over: NORTH FORK WALNUT CREEK

12.41 MI N HODGEMAN CO LN, Ness, KS

Built 1990 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,630

W 221ST ST 55

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

1.0N 0.3W OF OSAGE CITY, Osage, KS

Built 2014 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 50

359th W

Good

Over: TRIB. N. FORK NINNESCAH

359thW, 0.7 N of 21stN, Sedgwick, KS

Built 1999 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 20

SW Willow

Good

Over: Ward Cr.

99m E. of SW Willow & Jew, Shawnee, KS

Built 1900 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 4,455

RS 639 5-38-4

Good

Over: TRIB. TO FALL CREEK

4.8S OF ARGONIA, Sumner, KS

Built 2020 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 190

I-13.4 85

Good

Over: IOWA CREEK

1.7S 2.5W OF MORROWVILLE, Washington, KS

Built 2005 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 50

O.5-13.3 LOCAL

Good

Over: VERDIGRIS RIVER

2.0W 1.5N OF ALTOONA, Wilson, KS

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 40

Iowa Rd 20.0-N.0

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

4.5S OF MORAN, Allen, KS

Built 1997 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 30

Missouri N.0-20.0

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

1.0 N OF MISSOURI-1900, Anderson, KS

Built 1999 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 20

RS Route 800

Good

Over: NEGRO CREEK

2.0W OF MUSCOTAH _, Atchison, KS

Built 2015 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 40

LOCAL RD. A-23.7

Good

Over: TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK

0.5S 0.3W OF POTTER, Atchison, KS

Built 2020 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 30

Blackmore Road

Good

Over: TRIB W BR. LITTLE SANDY

2.3N 3.0W OF SHARON, Barber, KS

Built 2023 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 35

NW 200 Rd

Good

Over: SELLENS CREEK

0.7N 5.5E OF GALATIA, Barton, KS

Built 1993 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 40

K177 HWY

Good

Over: SATCHEL CREEK

4.91 MI N OF US-54 HWY, Butler, KS

Built 1979 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 505

RS 809 Bronco Rd

Good

Over: EAST HICKORY CREEK

1.0S 4.0E OF CHAUTAUQUA, Chautauqua, KS

Built 1994 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 60

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