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

K7 HWY

Fair

Over: COON CREEK

2.44 M NW US-36/K-7 JCT, Doniphan, KS

Built 1937 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 665

Ellis Avenue

Fair

Over: SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY

8.3S OF ELLIS, Ellis, KS

Built 1957 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 185

I70 HWY, NL-SL

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK BIG CREEK DRG

8.34MI E JCT U183, Ellis, KS

Built 1965 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 8,350

Rd 112

Fair

Over: DUCK CREEK

0.5E 5.8N OF DODGE CITY, Ford, KS

Built 1930 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 45

Antelope Rd

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK

1.0E 11.0N OF DODGE CITY, Ford, KS

Built 1936 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 35

RS 266 6.6-22.0

Fair

Over: WEST BRANCH MOSQUITO CK.

1.0W 3.0N OF LANE, Franklin, KS

Built 1965 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 585

RS 1647 22.1-8.0

Fair

Over: COLE CREEK

IN CENTROPOLIS, Franklin, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 295

Buck Creek Rd

Fair

Over: Buck Creek

3.3N 5.5E OF PERRY, Jefferson, KS

Built 1930 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 30

K25 HWY

Fair

Over: JAMES DRAW

7.29 MI S WICHITA COLN, Kearny, KS

Built 1959 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 645

K42 HWY

Fair

Over: CLEARWATER CREEK

8.48 MI E K14, Kingman, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,020

A-60 215TH STREET

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK

10.2N 0.5E OF TONGANOXIE, Leavenworth, KS

Built 1964 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 26

SH-21 198TH St.

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK

0.3N OF LINWOOD, Leavenworth, KS

Built 1971 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 201

Navajo Drive

Fair

Over: TRIB TO SPILLMAN CREEK

3.9W 0.5N OF LINCOLN, Lincoln, KS

Built 1924 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 35

K18 HWY

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK DRAINAGE

1.22 MI E RUSSELL COLN, Lincoln, KS

Built 1954 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 535

LOCAL RD. 43

Fair

Over: MINE CREEK

8.0N 2.8E OF PRESCOTT, Linn, KS

Built 1965 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 30

LOCAL RD. 44

Fair

Over: MINE CREEK

8.8N 3.4E OF PRESCOTT, Linn, KS

Built 1914 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 5

K152 HWY

Fair

Over: MARAIS DES CYGNES R DRG

6.18 MI E OF K-7, Linn, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,230

VISTA RD.

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO MAY BRANCH CRK.

4.2W 0.7N OF BURNS, Marion, KS

Built 1930 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 35

RS 445 COMANCHE RD

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

0.9E OF ELYRIA, McPherson, KS

Built 1957 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 390

FIRST ST.

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO DRY TURKEY CK.

200 FT. W. CENTENIAL DR., McPherson, KS

Built 1979 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 6,380

U.S. 56 S. FRONT

Fair

Over: COW PASS, TURKEY CREEK T

1500' W of Centennial D, McPherson, KS

Built 1968 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 800

US75 HWY

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK DRAINAGE

0.79 MI S WJCT US160, Montgomery, KS

Built 1966 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 4,050

K177 HWY

Fair

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK DRAINAGE

2.92 MI S WJCT US56, Morris, KS

Built 1937 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 740

RS 1846 S-18

Fair

Over: SOLDIER CREEK

7.5S.W. OF GOFF, Nemaha, KS

Built 1962 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 45

23-17.7 MINOR

Fair

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

2.2E OF ERIE, Neosho, KS

Built 1924 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 100

23-21.2 MINOR

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

5.7E OF ERIE, Neosho, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

46-13.9 MINOR

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK

2.5E 1.1N OF ST. PAUL, Neosho, KS

Built 1920 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

47-23.8 MINOR

Fair

Over: HICKORY CREEK

8.0S 4.3E OF ST. PAUL, Neosho, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

50-11.7 LOCAL

Fair

Over: BIG WALNUT CREEK

0.2S 8.5E OF ERIE, Neosho, KS

Built 1972 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 40

Rd. O

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CK.

3.7N 8.0E OF CLAYTON, Norton, KS

Built 1964 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 35

W. 80th DR.

Fair

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

1.0S 5.7E OF ALTON, Osborne, KS

Built 1930 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 10

W. 105th DR.

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

0.4W OF CORINTH, Osborne, KS

Built 1972 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 45

K18 HWY

Fair

Over: ANTELOPE CREEK

3.65 MI E K106, Ottawa, KS

Built 1963 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,190

RS 975 280th AVE

Fair

Over: PAWNEE RIVER

1.0N OF ROZEL, Pawnee, KS

Built 1958 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 235

E 600 Rd (RS 852)

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

2.5S 5.0E PHILLIPSBURG, Phillips, KS

Built 1976 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

W. OSAGE Rd. (84)

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

0.5E OF STUTTGART, Phillips, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 50

US183 HWY

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK DRAINAGE

0.11MI S JT U36, Phillips, KS

Built 1964 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 3,080

K383 HWY

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE

0.35MI NE NORTON CO LINE, Phillips, KS

Built 1934 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,640

RS 33 - SW 50 Ave

Fair

Over: TRIB. E. BR. OF ELM CK.

S.W. COR. OF COATS, Pratt, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 80

K11 HWY

Fair

Over: GOOSE CREEK DRAINAGE

5.03 MI N KINGMAN COLN, Reno, KS

Built 1953 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 460

K61 HWY

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

5.40 MI E PRATT COLN, Reno, KS

Built 1947 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,170

26TH RD. | RS 575

Fair

Over: TRIB. TO HORSE CREEK

2.5N OF LITTLE RIVER, Rice, KS

Built 1961 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 355

K4 HWY

Fair

Over: CALF CREEK DRAINAGE

1.88 MI E BARTON COLN, Rice, KS

Built 1946 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 1,060

SIDEROAD LEFT

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE

7.34 MI E BT COLN, SDRD N, Rice, KS

Built 1948 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 29

K TERR. (RS 1709)

Fair

Over: SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER

1.5S 0.1W OF STOCKTON, Rooks, KS

Built 1956 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 80

F ROAD

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

12.0N 4.5E OF DAMAR, Rooks, KS

Built 1970 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 20

US24 HWY

Fair

Over: S. Fork Solomon Rvr Drg

6.93MI E GRAHAM CO LINE, Rooks, KS

Built 1959 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 490

K4 HWY

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK DRAINAGE

0.90 MI E US183, Rush, KS

Built 1942 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 880

K4 HWY

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK DRAINAGE

4.23 MI E US183, Rush, KS

Built 1942 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 780

4TH. STREET

Fair

Over: FOSSIL CREEK

WEST OF FRANKLIN-RUSSELL, Russell, KS

Built 1950 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 500

Showing 3,901-3,950 of 23,867 bridges

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