Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
5.2% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
24,891
Poor Condition
1,301(5.2%)
Avg Bridge Age
54 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Kansas | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 5.2% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | -1.5 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 10,288(41.3%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
24,891
Poor Condition
1,301(5.2%)
Average Age
54 yrs
Daily Crossings
45.3M
Good or Better
10,288(41.3%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 92 | Chase County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 120,128 |
| US54/US400 HWY EB | Sedgwick County | 7 | 5 | 5 | 52,000 |
| US54/US400 HWY WB | Sedgwick County | 7 | 5 | 5 | 52,000 |
| I35 HWY SB | Johnson County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 46,550 |
| 54/400 HWY NL-SL | Sedgwick County | 5 | 7 | 7 | 43,200 |
| I35 HWY SB | Wyandotte County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 42,500 |
| I-70 EB HWY (KTA) | Wyandotte County | 7 | 5 | 7 | 40,850 |
| I-70 WB HWY (KTA | Wyandotte County | 7 | 5 | 7 | 40,850 |
| I-435 HWY SB | Johnson County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 40,200 |
| 75TH ST. | Johnson County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 40,000 |
| K10 HWY WB | Johnson County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 39,800 |
| I-435 NB HIGHWAY | Wyandotte County | 7 | 5 | 7 | 37,900 |
| I-435 HWY NB | Wyandotte County | 7 | 5 | 7 | 37,900 |
| K10 HWY EB | Johnson County | 5 | 7 | 7 | 35,750 |
| I-635 NB HIGHWAY | Wyandotte County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 35,515 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over WILDCAT CREEK
over STREAM
over BOW CREEK
over CHAPMAN CREEK
over MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK
over TRIB. TO COVERT CREEK
over SPRING CREEK
over NORTH BEAVER CREEK
over ROBIDOUX CREEK
over DEVILS DITCH
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.