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

E 56TH DD.0-28.1T

Poor

Over: DEEP CREEK

1.4S 8.4E OF MANHATTAN, Riley, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.0 t ADT: 10

NW 70TH ST OSN 076

Poor

Over: BIG SOLDIER CREEK

0.5N 0.5W OF GROVE, Shawnee, KS

Built 1927 Load: 9.0 t ADT: 115

14-V.3 LOCAL

Poor

Over: PUMPKIN CREEK

1.5N 4.9E OF ALTOONA, Wilson, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.0 t ADT: 30

NW Butler Rd

Poor

Over: PRAIRIE CREEK

1.5W 3.5N OF BENTON, Butler, KS

Built 1938 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 935

SW 50th/RS 1170

Poor

Over: DENNY BRANCH

1.2S 1.3E OF SHERWIN, Cherokee, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 60

LOCAL 4.0-U.5

Poor

Over: DEADMAN CREEK

2.0S 2.0E OF FACT, Clay, KS

Built 1940 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

172nd RD

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK

0.5S OF FLORAL, Cowley, KS

Built 1906 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 50

Y LANE

Poor

Over: BEAVER CREEK

0.9S 2.5W OF TRAER, Decatur, KS

Built 1947 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 15

L LANE

Poor

Over: PRAIRIE DOG CREEK

3.8N 5.8E OF JENNINGS, Decatur, KS

Built 1953 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 30

Oxen

Poor

Over: ROCK CREEK

4.1W 3.0N OF HOWARD, Elk, KS

Built 1910 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 5

Mule

Poor

Over: GAME CREEK

1.0N 2.1E OF HOWARD, Elk, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

Ave H

Poor

Over: BUFFALO CREEK

2.7N 4.1W OF ELLSWORTH, Ellsworth, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 30

P ROAD (EAST)

Poor

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

0.5S 1.9E OF HILL CITY, Graham, KS

Built 1935 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 40

NW 60 Rd

Poor

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

4.5W OF ATTICA, Harper, KS

Built 1918 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 80

LOCAL L-11.6

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK

4.0N 2.6E OF IONIA, Jewell, KS

Built 1940 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 25

LOCAL RD. 21

Poor

Over: LANDERS CREEK

S. EDGE OF GOODRICH, Linn, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 5

23RD RD (22.0-Y.2)

Poor

Over: CLEAR CREEK

2.8N 5.0W OF LILLIS, Marshall, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

ZENITH (25.7-Z.0)

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO IRISH CREEK

2.0N 1.3W OF LILLIS, Marshall, KS

Built 1900 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

RS 1640

Poor

Over: STREAM

WEST MAIN ST. IN BELOIT, Mitchell, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 1,000

LOCAL 51 R.2-2000

Poor

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

1.4W 2.8N OF WILSEY, Morris, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 50

KANSAS AVE 213

Poor

Over: SWITZLER CREEK

IN CITY OF BURLINGAME, Osage, KS

Built 1911 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 30

W. KIOWA RD. (39)

Poor

Over: TRIBUTARY TO DEER CREEK

2.0N 2.0E OF PRAIRIE VIEW, Phillips, KS

Built 1960 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 25

CHEROKEE RD. (201)

Poor

Over: REBECCA CREEK

15.5N 0.5W OF AGRA, Phillips, KS

Built 1955 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

30 E

Poor

Over: SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER

3.3S 3.0E OF HOXIE, Sheridan, KS

Built 1967 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 30

A ROAD

Poor

Over: WEST MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK

8.1N 2.0W OF KENSINGTON, Smith, KS

Built 1969 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 20

ROAD 9 (I.3-8.0)

Poor

Over: LADDER CREEK

3.5S 3.0E OF WESKAN, Wallace, KS

Built 1965 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 35

29-R.2 298

Poor

Over: CARTER CREEK

2.5W OF KIMEO, Washington, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 15

2300 Rd

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV.

3.1E OF COYVILLE, Wilson, KS

Built 1940 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 10

Wichita Rd

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO VILLAGE CREEK

7.0E OF BUFFALO, Wilson, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 20

4TH RD (3.0-K.8)

Poor

Over: HOP CREEK

3.8S 2.0E OF BREMEN, Marshall, KS

Built 1940 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 20

15TH RD (14.0-K.2)

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK

0.8N 1.0W OF HOME CITY, Marshall, KS

Built 1955 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 10

70th Road

Poor

Over: Trib. to S. FORK SOLOMON

3.4E OF ALTON, Osborne, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 5

NE Satchell Crk Rd

Poor

Over: TRIB. E. BR. WALNUT RIV.

1.0W 1.0N OF CASSODAY, Butler, KS

Built 1930 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 25

BISON RD (9.6-C.2)

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER

1.4W 0.5N OF OKETO, Marshall, KS

Built 1945 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 10

CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD

Poor

Over: TRIB TO LOST CREEK

5.5 MI W OF EMMETT, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1940 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 10

WILLOW ROAD

Poor

Over: WILSON CREEK

4.5N OF FLUSH, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1970 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 10

LOCAL K.3-19.5T

Poor

Over: MILL CREEK

1.0S 2.9E OF RILEY, Riley, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 5

CONESTOGA ROAD

Poor

Over: COAL CREEK

2.0N 9.5W OF EMMETT, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1970 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 10

STATE LN RD 10.5-A

Poor

Over: SPRING CREEK

2.5N 0.5W OF OKETO, Marshall, KS

Built 1900 Load: 9.8 t ADT: 10

23.5 ROAD

Poor

Over: BEAVER CREEK

1.7N 3.0E OF ATWOOD, Rawlins, KS

Built 1949 Load: 9.8 t ADT: 25

Y-13.7 MINOR COL

Poor

Over: JACOB CREEK

4.7S 1.0E SAFFORDVILLE, Chase, KS

Built 1933 Load: 9.9 t ADT: 40

K-8.6 LOCAL

Poor

Over: LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER

0.5N 11.5W OF NEWTON, Harvey, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.9 t ADT: 10

LOCAL Q.0-28.7T

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER

2.8E 2.3N OF OGDEN, Riley, KS

Built 1920 Load: 9.9 t ADT: 2

LOCAL RD. 13

Poor

Over: HENDRICKS CREEK

0.7N 0.2E OF ALMA, Wabaunsee, KS

Built 1900 Load: 9.9 t ADT: 33

WALNUT STREET

Poor

Over: COON CREEK

23 WALNUT @ BENTON ST., Allen, KS

Built 1930 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 250

SW 70 RD

Poor

Over: Trib. to Sandy Creek

3.3N 2.5E OF WALDRON, Harper, KS

Built 1976 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 10

LOCAL P-22.7

Poor

Over: WEST MARSH CREEK

WEST EDGE OF MONTROSE, Jewell, KS

Built 1930 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 45

KENNETH RD

Poor

Over: NEGRO CK

1500' N OF 151ST ST, Johnson, KS

Built 1910 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 7,700

Rd I

Poor

Over: E. FORK RATTLESNAKE CK.

0.8N 2.2E OF GREENSBURG, Kiowa, KS

Built 1935 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 40

100th Road

Poor

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

0.7N 2.0E OF VESPER, Lincoln, KS

Built 1930 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 45

Showing 22,901-22,950 of 23,867 bridges

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