What this tracks
This dataset records all state-maintained bridges in Kansas that span 20 feet or longer, including their locations, structural details, and maintenance status.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a trucking route through Kansas, this data tells you whether a bridge can handle your vehicle’s weight (DES_LOAD_2 shows the design load in tons). Residents can check SUF_RATE (a 0-100 score) to see if a bridge they use daily is rated as structurally deficient before major storms. Business owners shipping goods can verify VERT_CLEAR to avoid low-clearance bridges.
How to read this data
FACILITY — The highway name where the bridge is located (e.g., “K18 HWY”).
FEATURE_CROSSED_DESCRIPTION — What the bridge passes over (e.g., “YAUGER CREEK DRAINAGE”).
SUF_RATE — Structural sufficiency rating from 0-100 (sample: 98.5 means excellent condition).
BUILT_DATE — Year the bridge was constructed (e.g., 1959 indicates potential aging infrastructure).
Try it yourself
Check the SUF_RATE of bridges along your regular commute by searching for nearby FACILITY names like “K14” or “K18 HWY” in the dataset.