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

O Road (River St)

Fair

Over: S FORK REPUBLICAN RIVER

WEST EDGE OF ST. FRANCIS, Cheyenne, KS

Built 1970 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 150

RS 186 B21-S99

Fair

Over: CREEK

1601 Barn Rd, Dickinson, KS

Built 1961 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 15

RS 1806 V27E80S97

Fair

Over: CREEK

1003 Union Rd, Dickinson, KS

Built 1930 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 385

RS 1163 21.0-1.4

Fair

Over: APPANOOSE CREEK

5.5N 1.6W OF POMONA, Franklin, KS

Built 1950 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 178

NW 90 Ave

Fair

Over: STREAM

3.7N 1.0E OF ATTICA, Harper, KS

Built 1963 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 10

NW 140 Rd

Fair

Over: EAST BRANCH BLUFF CREEK

8.0N 1.8E OF ATTICA, Harper, KS

Built 1940 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 10

LOCAL B-117

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO CROSS CREEK

3.0W 1.5N OF DELIA, Jackson, KS

Built 1983 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 35

RS 1704 SW 50 AVE

Fair

Over: S. FORK NINNESCAH RIVER

1.0S 4.0E OF CALISTA, Kingman, KS

Built 1956 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 350

Milo Dr

Fair

Over: TRIB TO SALINE RIVER

1.2W OF LINCOLN, Lincoln, KS

Built 1925 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 100

RS 1122 Y.5-60.0

Fair

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

4.0S 0.5W OF HARTFORD, Lyon, KS

Built 1950 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 66

260 RD.

Fair

Over: TRIB. MUD CREEK

6.0N 2.4W OF MARION, Marion, KS

Built 1960 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 45

RS 445 COMANCHE RD

Fair

Over: WEST EMMA CREEK

11.3E OF ELYRIA, McPherson, KS

Built 1962 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 55

RS 451 ARROWHEAD

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK

6.0W OF MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, KS

Built 1970 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 785

2400 RD Mile 2

Fair

Over: COTTON CREEK

0.5S 0.5E OF HAVANA, Montgomery, KS

Built 1967 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 80

W 100th DR_RS 864

Fair

Over: COVERT CREEK

1.0S 1.0W OF OSBORNE, Osborne, KS

Built 1954 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 225

S. 300th AVE.

Fair

Over: TRIB TO PARADISE CREEK

0.8S 1.2W OF NATOMA, Osborne, KS

Built 1964 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 40

W. 65th DR.

Fair

Over: TRIB SOUTH FORK SOLOMON

0.3N 1.2W OF ALTON, Osborne, KS

Built 1930 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 10

RS 1037

Fair

Over: RILEY CREEK

3.0N 3.5E OF RYDAL, Republic, KS

Built 1950 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 75

LOCAL RD. M-4.4

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

4.0N 1.0E OF COURTLAND, Republic, KS

Built 1955 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 20

AVE. E

Fair

Over: LITTLE COW CREEK

1.8E 3.4S OF FREDERICK, Rice, KS

Built 1938 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 25

LOCAL K.0-15.2T

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

1.0S 4.5E OF LEONARDVILLE, Riley, KS

Built 1953 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 45

CR 300

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK

1.0S 2.0W OF TIMKEN, Rush, KS

Built 1962 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 50

Y ROAD (RS 1261)

Fair

Over: PAWNEE CREEK

2.5E OF CORA, Smith, KS

Built 1955 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 35

NW 10 Ave

Fair

Over: RATTLESNAKE CREEK

2.2N OF ST. JOHN, Stafford, KS

Built 1985 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 50

LOCAL 21-8-6

Fair

Over: SLATE CREEK

1.4N 1.0E CONWAY SPRINGS, Sumner, KS

Built 1970 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 25

LOCAL 35-22-2

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK

3.0N 3.0E OF MAYFIELD, Sumner, KS

Built 1960 Load: 13.2 t ADT: 5

NE 60th

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO COW CREEK

2.7E OF WEIR, Cherokee, KS

Built 1981 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 25

RS 136 | 90th Rd

Fair

Over: MORTIMER CREEK

3.5N 4.0E OF GLASCO, Cloud, KS

Built 1940 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 100

JUNEBERRY RD. 134

Fair

Over: NORTH BIG CREEK

2.2N 5.0E OF GRIDLEY, Coffey, KS

Built 1975 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 25

Solomon (A35-S50)

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO HOLLAND CREEK

250 Solomon Rd, Dickinson, KS

Built 1940 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 30

Road 13

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK

0.7N 0.3W OF MOLINE, Elk, KS

Built 1961 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 100

Evergreen

Fair

Over: CORUM CREEK

2.0N 1.8E OF GRENOLA, Elk, KS

Built 1968 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 15

RS 683 (BIG LOWE)

Fair

Over: UNNAMED DRAW

15.0N 1.0E OF HOLCOMB, Finney, KS

Built 1972 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 240

J ROAD (WEST)

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

6.5S 1.3W OF HILL CITY, Graham, KS

Built 1950 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 35

RD. M (M.0-375)

Fair

Over: STREAM

3.0N 1.0E OF ALLEN, Lyon, KS

Built 1957 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 50

RD 380 (M.0-380)

Fair

Over: 142 MILE CREEK

1.2E 4.0N OF ALLEN, Lyon, KS

Built 1957 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 80

NAVAJO RD(RS 1229)

Fair

Over: SNIPE CREEK

4.5S OF BEATTIE, Marshall, KS

Built 1966 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 147

5800 RD Mile 21

Fair

Over: STREAM

7.0E OF SYCAMORE, Montgomery, KS

Built 1954 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 40

WYMORE ROAD

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

1.0N 3.0W OF BLAINE, Pottawatomie, KS

Built 1940 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 10

OBEE RD 14.90

Fair

Over: DRAIN

2.0N 3.5W OF HAVEN, Reno, KS

Built 1985 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 52

LOCAL RD. H-9.9

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

2.0S 2.9E OF REPUBLIC, Republic, KS

Built 1970 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 10

LOCAL RD. U-20.9

Fair

Over: COAL CREEK

1.0N 6.6W OF AGENDA, Republic, KS

Built 1964 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 10

MINOR CC.4-31.5C

Fair

Over: MINOR STREAM

3.5S 0.5E OF ZEANDALE, Riley, KS

Built 1979 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 15

LOCAL 759-454.9

Fair

Over: MULBERRY CREEK

1.8S 2.0W OF GLENDALE, Saline, KS

Built 1974 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 2

B ROAD (RS 685)

Fair

Over: HAPPY CREEK

6.0N 1.1E OF WAKEENEY, Trego, KS

Built 1955 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 80

W Scammon Rd

Fair

Over: LIGHTNING CREEK

1.5N 1.5E OF SHERMAN CITY, Cherokee, KS

Built 1960 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 100

RS 1806 V26E99S06

Fair

Over: CREEK

1194 Union Rd, Dickinson, KS

Built 1930 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 350

RILEY (20-9.9)

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO EIGHT MILE CK.

3.0N 3.0W OF OTTAWA, Franklin, KS

Built 1940 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 35

RS 445 COMANCHE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB. WEST EMMA CREEK

11.0E OF ELYRIA, McPherson, KS

Built 1977 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 55

SMOKY VALLEY RD.

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

0.3S 3.9W OF MARQUETTE, McPherson, KS

Built 1913 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 30

Showing 2,401-2,450 of 23,867 bridges

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