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

K-4 HWY

Good

Over: WEST BRANCH TURKEY CREEK

6.86 MI E SALINE COLN, Dickinson, KS

Built 2004 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 465

SB US-59 HIGHWAY

Good

Over: W FORK TAUY CREEK

0.14M NORTH OF FR-DG COLN, Douglas, KS

Built 2012 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 3,515

NB US-59 HIGHWAY

Good

Over: W FORK TAUY CREEK

0.15M NORTH OF FR-DG COLN, Douglas, KS

Built 2012 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 3,515

US160 HWY

Good

Over: BIG CANEY RIVER

3.25 MI E COWLEY COLN, Elk, KS

Built 2005 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 525

RS 253(GARNETT RD)

Good

Over: South Fork

5.0N 2.4E OF DODGE CITY, Ford, KS

Built 1998 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 470

NELSON RD C.9-1.8

Good

Over: TRIB. TO BIG BULL CREEK

E. EDGERTON, Johnson, KS

Built 1986 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,251

207TH ST

Good

Over: BNSF RR

CITY OF EDGERTON, Johnson, KS

Built 2022 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,500

CEDAR STREET #16

Good

Over: LITTLE CEDAR CREEK TRIB.

0.4E OF PARKER, Johnson, KS

Built 2021 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 600

OLD K-7

Good

Over: TRIB TO KANSAS RIVER

0.42 MI. N. OF 55TH ST., Johnson, KS

Built 2002 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,500

EB US54/US400 HWY

Good

Over: K&O RAILROAD

3.05 MI E OF PRATT COLN, Kingman, KS

Built 2009 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 2,485

K-4 HWY

Good

Over: LANDS CREEK DRAINAGE

10.58 MI NE K-149 HWY, Morris, KS

Built 2007 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 385

7-23.4 MINOR

Good

Over: ROCK CREEK

8.5N 7.9E OF ERIE, Neosho, KS

Built 2004 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 40

LOCAL P.6-31.0T

Good

Over: SEVEN MILE CREEK

1.1E OF OGDEN, Riley, KS

Built 2015 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 30

CR 300

Good

Over: SHELTER CREEK

1.9N 1.9W of LORETTA, Rush, KS

Built 2015 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 50

I-135 HWY, SB

Good

Over: CENTENNIAL ROAD

1.22 MI N MAGNOLIA ST, Saline, KS

Built 2000 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 11,400

I-135 HWY, NB

Good

Over: CENTENNIAL ROAD

1.24 MI N MAGNOLIA ST, Saline, KS

Built 2000 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 11,400

US54/US400 HWY EB

Good

Over: ZELTA STREET

E KELLOG OVER ZELTA ST, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2019 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 20,200

US54/US400 HWY WB

Good

Over: ZELTA ST

E KELLOG OVER ZELTA ST, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2019 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 20,200

K 96 HWY WB

Good

Over: BNSF RR

BNSF RR, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2022 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 59,400

I235 NB TO US54 EB

Good

Over: ABANDONED RR

I 235 NB TO US 54 EB RAMP, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2018 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 7,077

I 235 EB/NB

Good

Over: LITTLE AK RIVER

1.38 MI E K96, NB, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2023 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 27,500

LITTLE AK RIVER

Good

Over: I-235

1.39 MI E K96 SB, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2022 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 27,500

BROADWAY,BNSF RR

Good

Over: I-235 HWY NB

JCT BROADWAY/I235, Sedgwick, KS

Built 2022 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 28,750

US-54 HWY WB

Good

Over: RS 2420

.65 MI N OK STATE LN, Seward, KS

Built 2005 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 3,435

US-54 HWY EB

Good

Over: RS 2420

.64 MI N OK STATE LN, Seward, KS

Built 2005 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 3,435

US 24 HWY

Good

Over: S FORK SOLOMON RIVER

9.13 M E JCT K 23/ U 24, Sheridan, KS

Built 2014 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 915

River Road

Good

Over: TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER

3.0N.W. OF SUN CITY, Barber, KS

Built 2007 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 70

W Barton County Rd

Good

Over: FLOOD CONTROL CANAL

WEST CITY LIMITS 10th ST, Barton, KS

Built 1991 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 1,585

SW 163rd

Good

Over: WALNUT RIVER

0.5W OF GORDON, Butler, KS

Built 1985 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 100

US283 HWY

Good

Over: BIG SANDY CREEK

6.64 MI N OKLA. ST. LINE, Clark, KS

Built 1951 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 850

RS 200 N3-S5-E12

Good

Over: CREEK

1412 3450 Ave, Dickinson, KS

Built 1990 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 47

RS 1919 (GARNETT)

Good

Over: Trib to Coon Creek

1.7S 9.2E of Spearville, Ford, KS

Built 1999 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 60

H Rd RS 1361

Good

Over: WEST BRANCH FALL RIVER

7.5S OF LAPLAND, Greenwood, KS

Built 2007 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 95

E.149th 119

Good

Over: Trib. Camp Ck.

1.0N 0.8W OF OVERBROOK, Osage, KS

Built 1989 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 40

SMOOTS CK RD.11.15

Good

Over: GOOSE CREEK TRIB

2.4E 7.9S OF LANGDON, Reno, KS

Built 2021 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 10

Hodge Rd 25.45

Good

Over: SALT CREEK TRIB

3.4S 6.0W OF NICKERSON, Reno, KS

Built 2021 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 40

MAPLE STREET

Good

Over: COW CREEK

MAPLE ST OVER COW CREEK, Reno, KS

Built 1993 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 1,515

LOCAL 486-815.2

Good

Over: HOBBS CREEK

_3.5 S 2.2 E OF GYPSUM, Saline, KS

Built 2013 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 24

SW 70th

Good

Over: WALNUT RIVER

3.3E 3.0N OF AUGUSTA, Butler, KS

Built 1992 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 40

Local(Pleasant St)

Good

Over: Trib to Tonganoxie Creek

Pleasant St, S of 5th St, Leavenworth, KS

Built 2011 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 250

KIOWA RD.

Good

Over: TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK

1.0S 1.8W of Galva_, McPherson, KS

Built 2011 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 40

26TH AVE.

Good

Over: GYPSUM CREEK

0.6S 1.0W. of ROXBURY, McPherson, KS

Built 2011 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 30

ROCK ROAD

Good

Over: EAST FORK CHISHOLM CR. T

ROCK ROAD AT Champions, Sedgwick, KS

Built 1986 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 3,800

RS 641 12-29-9

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK

1.6N 0.1W OF ANSON, Sumner, KS

Built 1993 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 334

U.6-7.5 123

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

5.0S 0.5E OF HOLLENBERG, Washington, KS

Built 1998 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 25

Mingona Road

Good

Over: ELM CREEK

2.5S 7.0W OF ISABEL, Barber, KS

Built 2000 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 100

SE 60 Ave

Good

Over: ARKANSAS RIVER

0.5S OF DARTMOUTH, Barton, KS

Built 2003 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 420

NW 160th

Good

Over: Henry Creek

1.0E OF ELBING, Butler, KS

Built 1995 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 60

LOCAL 15.0-V.3

Good

Over: MALL CREEK

4.5S 1.5E OF GREEN, Clay, KS

Built 1995 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 10

US77 HWY

Good

Over: SANFORD CREEK

1.40 MI N NJCT K15, Cowley, KS

Built 1985 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 2,510

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