Bridge Safety in Kansas
24,891 bridges, 1,301 Poor condition, avg age 53 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 24,891 |
| Good Condition | 12,966 |
| Fair Condition | 10,624 |
| Poor Condition | 1,301 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1870 |
| Average Age | 53 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 52.1% |
| % Fair | 42.7% |
| % Poor | 5.2% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Kansas
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CK | Poor | 1976 | 24,000 | - |
| KANSAS RIVER 3 RR 5 ST | Poor | 1907 | 20,421 | - |
| 8 STREETS 3 RR | Poor | 1963 | 18,958 | - |
| KILL CREEK | Poor | 1975 | 16,300 | - |
| KS RIV RR LEVEE RDS | Poor | 1959 | 14,785 | - |
| REPUBLICAN RIVER | Poor | 1985 | 13,800 | - |
| MERRIAM LN TURKEY CREEK | Poor | 1959 | 12,588 | - |
| KS RIVER RR YARD 3 STR | Poor | 1933 | 12,466 | - |
| I70 HWY NL-SL | Poor | 1964 | 12,255 | - |
| 2ND RIVPK RD RIV RR | Poor | 1954 | 12,188 | - |
| ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD | Poor | 2013 | 10,826 | - |
| GYPSUM CREEK TRIB. | Poor | 1964 | 10,200 | - |
| AVENUE "B" | Poor | 1959 | 10,180 | - |
| LOCAL ROAD | Poor | 1956 | 9,503 | - |
| FURMAN ROAD | Poor | 1956 | 9,132 | - |
| MERIDAN AVE. BNSF RR | Poor | 1975 | 8,841 | - |
| I135 HWY NB | Poor | 1964 | 8,500 | - |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Poor | 1975 | 8,342 | - |
| NEGRO CK | Poor | 1910 | 7,700 | - |
| UP RAILROAD | Poor | 1969 | 7,338 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Kansas
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. VERMILLION RIVER | Fair | 1870 | 156 yrs | 80 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Poor | 1887 | 139 yrs | 25 |
| SILVER CREEK | Poor | 1890 | 136 yrs | 10 |
| SILVER CREEK | Fair | 1890 | 136 yrs | 15 |
| REPUBLICAN RIVER | Poor | 1893 | 133 yrs | 135 |
| EAST BRANCH HUMBOLDT CK. | Poor | 1898 | 128 yrs | 10 |
| TRIB TO ROCK CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 70 |
| STREAM | Good | 1900 | 126 yrs | 45 |
| OAK CREEK | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 135 |
| REPUBLICAN TRIBUTARY | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 135 |
Bridge Safety in Kansas
Bridge condition data for Kansas comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.