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

239th Street

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK

6.9W 8.0N OF PAOLA, Miami, KS

Built 1915 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 48

42.5-17.6 LOCAL

Poor

Over: NEOSHO RIVER

1.0E 2.6S OF ST. PAUL, Neosho, KS

Built 1900 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 40

E 229TH ST 139

Poor

Over: TRIB. 110 MILE CREEK

2.0S 0.8E MICHIGAN VALLEY, Osage, KS

Built 1925 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 40

S. 180th AVE.

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO COVERT CREEK

1.0S 0.7W OF COVERT, Osborne, KS

Built 1920 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 10

370th Ave

Poor

Over: SPRING CREEK

1.2S 3.5E OF OGALLAH, Trego, KS

Built 1920 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 15

RS 1138

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER

2.0E 1.0S OF MONTANA, Labette, KS

Built 1975 Load: 5.5 t ADT: 70

230th Ave

Poor

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

3.0S 7.0W OF BLOOMINGTON, Osborne, KS

Built 1912 Load: 5.5 t ADT: 10

S. Broadway Rd.

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO MERIDIAN CREEK

1.0N 4.0E OF SOUTH HAVEN, Sumner, KS

Built 1996 Load: 5.6 t ADT: 10

NW 90 RD 8.0-I.7

Poor

Over: MIDDLE BRANCH BLUFF CK.

8.3W OF HARPER, Harper, KS

Built 1967 Load: 5.7 t ADT: 10

4500 RD Mile 21

Poor

Over: IRISH CREEK

2.8S 3.0E OF SYCAMORE, Montgomery, KS

Built 1970 Load: 5.7 t ADT: 40

FOUNTAIN GR.25.10

Poor

Over: DRAIN

3.4W 2.0S OF CASTLETON, Reno, KS

Built 1969 Load: 5.7 t ADT: 24

32 ROAD

Poor

Over: TRIB. S FORK SAPPA CREEK

1.4N 3.0E OF EDSON, Sherman, KS

Built 1952 Load: 5.7 t ADT: 35

LOCAL 26.7-A.0

Poor

Over: POLE CREEK

2.7E OF SUMMERFIELD, Marshall, KS

Built 1925 Load: 5.8 t ADT: 25

LOCAL V.6-17.0

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK

6.0N 1.0E OF MANKATO, Jewell, KS

Built 1912 Load: 5.9 t ADT: 20

ARMSTRONG ROAD

Poor

Over: VERMILLION CREEK

2.0N 1.0E OF HAVENSVILLE, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1910 Load: 5.9 t ADT: 10

120 ROAD

Poor

Over: WEST BEAVER CREEK

5.4N 0.8W OF ATHOL, Smith, KS

Built 1969 Load: 5.9 t ADT: 30

LOCAL RD. 16.9-N.7

Poor

Over: INDEPENDENCE CREEK

1.2S 4.1E OF HURON, Atchison, KS

Built 1950 Load: 6.0 t ADT: 5

W Grove Rd

Poor

Over: BRANCH OF TAR CREEK

N.W. COR. OF TREECE, Cherokee, KS

Built 1930 Load: 6.0 t ADT: 90

W. 270th DR.

Poor

Over: WOLF CREEK

7.0S 2.3E OF COVERT, Osborne, KS

Built 1936 Load: 6.1 t ADT: 10

LOCAL RD. 2-B.9

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO DELAWARE RIVER

1.1S 1.0W OF ARRINGTON, Atchison, KS

Built 1933 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 10

Kiowa Rd. 16.9-N.5

Poor

Over: STREAM

2.9N 1.5E OF LANCASTER, Atchison, KS

Built 1920 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 5

Catalpa Road

Poor

Over: SPRING CREEK

2.8E OF SHARON, Barber, KS

Built 1939 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 45

290 AVE (SOUTH)

Poor

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

9.2S 2.0E OF HILL CITY, Graham, KS

Built 1940 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 40

LOCAL 218 T7

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO ELK CREEK

1.5S 4.4E OF HOLTON, Jackson, KS

Built 1975 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 15

HP-36 187TH St.

Poor

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

4.0W 4.0N OF FAIRMOUNT, Leavenworth, KS

Built 1971 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 1,730

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600

Poor

Over: GILMORE CREEK

2.0E 3.0N OF WILSEY, Morris, KS

Built 1970 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 70

PLEASANT VAL.10.30

Poor

Over: SILVER CREEK TRIB

1.3E 0.2N OF LANGDON, Reno, KS

Built 1975 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 16

NE 130 Ave

Poor

Over: RATTLESNAKE CREEK

7.1N 13.5E OF ST. JOHN, Stafford, KS

Built 1950 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 15

Indian RD.

Poor

Over: DUCK CREEK

227 10.6N 4.0W US54&75JCT, Woodson, KS

Built 1930 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 2

30 Road

Poor

Over: BIG TIMBER CREEK

12.0N 2.0E OF BIRD CITY, Cheyenne, KS

Built 1966 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 30

LOCAL M-9.8

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK

5.5N 0.9E OF IONIA, Jewell, KS

Built 1930 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 25

170 RD.

Poor

Over: SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER

1.5S 4.1W OF HILLSBORO, Marion, KS

Built 1920 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 20

PHEASANT 1.4-Q.0

Poor

Over: WALNUT CREEK

5.5W OF SCHROYER, Marshall, KS

Built 1910 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 10

RS 1228 L-13

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO LOCKLANE CREEK

2.4E OF WOODLAWN, Nemaha, KS

Built 1920 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 28

OLIVER CREEK ROAD

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO BLUFF CREEK

8.0N OF FOSTORIA, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1970 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 10

TRAIL NORTH OF Z99

Poor

Over: WILDCAT CREEK

888-496, Riley, KS

Built 1950 Load: 6.3 t ADT: 5

VALLEY RD.

Poor

Over: TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER

1.0S OF HARDING, Bourbon, KS

Built 1954 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 25

Maple St

Poor

Over: BRUSH CREEK

0.9E OF COLUMBUS, Cherokee, KS

Built 1960 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 35

240th Rd

Poor

Over: CHAPMAN CREEK

1.9W 2.2S OF MILTONVALE, Cloud, KS

Built 1951 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 10

MINOR COL 20-E.8

Poor

Over: WEST BRANCH FALL RIVER

5.0N 8.2W OF EUREKA, Greenwood, KS

Built 1909 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 21

LOCAL M-15.5

Poor

Over: LOCAL TRIB.

3.0S 0.5W OF MANKATO, Jewell, KS

Built 1925 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 5

W JADE RD (87)

Poor

Over: BOUGHTON CREEK

2.5N 6.8E OF PRAIRIE VIEW, Phillips, KS

Built 1960 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 5

E. QUAIL RD (177)

Poor

Over: PLUM CREEK

0.5N 2.6E OF GRETNA, Phillips, KS

Built 1900 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 15

K ROAD

Poor

Over: MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK TRIB

6.0N 5.0W SMITH CENTER, Smith, KS

Built 1910 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 10

19-A2 LOCAL RD.

Poor

Over: COTTONWOOD RIVER

0.8W OF CEDAR POINT, Chase, KS

Built 1916 Load: 6.5 t ADT: 50

50 ROAD

Poor

Over: WHITE ROCK CREEK

3.5N 4.0E OF CORA, Smith, KS

Built 1955 Load: 6.5 t ADT: 10

390th AVE(RS 1876)

Poor

Over: SMOKY HILL RIVER

7.1S 14.0E TREGO CENTER, Trego, KS

Built 1953 Load: 6.5 t ADT: 40

RS 872 T33-E01

Poor

Over: CREEK

2000 500 Ave, Dickinson, KS

Built 1953 Load: 6.6 t ADT: 390

Y5 LANE

Poor

Over: SAPPA CREEK TRIBUTARY

5.7N 8.4W OF NORCATUR, Decatur, KS

Built 1946 Load: 6.7 t ADT: 25

CTY RD W (U-10.5)

Poor

Over: WILLOW CREEK

3.5N OF HAMILTON, Greenwood, KS

Built 1920 Load: 6.7 t ADT: 12

Showing 22,751-22,800 of 23,867 bridges

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