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Bridge projects across Kansas receive over $40 million in funding

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) -- 40 bridge projects across the state will receive over $40 million in funding.

The bridges are off the state and federal highway systems. Their funding comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“Kansas’ local bridges are critical to connecting communities and to economic opportunities,” says Governor Laura Kelly, who, along with Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed, announced the funding Wednesday. “These projects increase infrastructure stability and safety across the state by enabling needed bridge maintenance, repair, and replacement.”

Local governments maintain 19,000 bridges on local road systems in Kansas. Of those, 5,000 require repair or replacement to meet modern standards.

“Local bridges play an important role in moving people and goods through our state,” says Secretary Reed. “With IKE( Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program), we have been able to increase the investment in local bridges and provide opportunities to improve these vital connections for our communities.” 

Funds for both programs are awarded through an application process. Most of the awards require shared costs with the city and county governments.

For the 2026 fiscal year, $20.45 million is being awarded through the Off-System Bridge program to fund 21 projects across the state. For the 2025 fiscal year, $19.8 million will be awarded by KDOT through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, funding 19 bridge replacements and the permanent removal of 4.

The list of recipients is below. You can view a map showing the location of each project on the KDOT website.

2025 Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program Projects:

Local Government AgencyLocationLocal ContributionLocal % MatchKDOT Match FundsFunds for Bridge RemovalTotal Funds Awarded
Brown County170th Street, 0.4 miles south and 1.9 miles west of Powhattan$127,454 10%$1,100,000 $50,000 $1,150,000
Pottawatomie CountyPalmer Street on the southwest edge of St. Mary's$88,687 15%$550,000 $50,000 $600,000
Wabaunsee CountyMt. Mitchell Road over Wells Creek 5.5 miles east and 0.2 miles north of Wabaunsee$160,528 5%$1,100,000 $1,100,000
Douglas CountyDouglas County 438, 2.7 miles east of K-10/I-70 interchange$677,056 20%$1,400,000 $1,400,000
Clay CountyBroughton Road over Finney Creek south of 17th Road$188,374 10%$1,100,000 $1,100,000
Dickinson County1900 Avenue, 2.0 miles south and 1.6 miles east of Abilene$186,922 10%$1,230,000 $170,000 $1,400,000
Ellsworth CountyAvenue J, 0.5 miles east and 1.3 miles south of Black Wolf$136,776 5%$1,250,000 $1,250,000
McPherson CountyArapaho Road, 3.0 miles south and 0.5 miles west of Inman$209,953 15%$950,000 $950,000
Gove CountyS Road, 2.9 miles east of Gove$38,221 0%$350,000 $350,000
Logan CountyRoad 160, 1.0 mile north and 1.0 mile east of McAllaster$62,791 0%$1,000,000 $1,000,000
Anderson CountyNevada Road, 0.2 miles north of 2100 Road$129,263 10%$650,000 $650,000
City of Arkansas CityF Street, north of Tyler Avenue$170,628 15%$700,000 $700,000
City of KinsleyMarsh Avenue, south of U.S. 50$120,123 0%$1,900,000 $1,900,000
Pratt CountySW 90th Street, 7.0 miles west of Coats$129,405 10%$600,000 $600,000
Reno CountyCastleton Road, 2.0 miles south of Arlington$92,822 15%$1,500,000 $1,500,000
Sedgwick County21st Street north, 0.25 miles west of K-251$610,442 20%$1,800,000 $1,800,000
Ford County135 Road, 1.0 mile north and 3.7 miles east of Wind Horst$138,629 15%$600,000 $600,000
Greeley CountyG Road, 5.2 miles east and 10 miles north of Tribune$10,061 0%$800,000 $50,000 $850,000
Meade County13 Road, 0.6 miles south of X Road over Shorts Creek$43,681 0%$900,000 $900,000
$3,321,816 $19,480,000 $320,000 $19,800,000

2026 Off-System Bridge Program Project Recommendations:

Local Government AgencyBridge LocationLocal ContributionLocal Cost %Maximum Funds Awarded
(covering 100% of Construction and CE)
Atchison CountyJewell Road, 3.6 miles north of Lancaster$85,178 9.70%$900,000
Shawnee CountyValencia Road, 0.5 miles north and 0.7 miles west of Silver Lake$40,405 8.40%$500,000
Republic CountyNickel Road, 2.0 miles east of Belleville$62,791 8.10%$800,000
Cheyenne County30 Road, 12.0 miles north and 2.0 miles east of Bird City$44,773 8.40%$550,000
Smith CountyM Road, 2.0 miles south and 3.0 miles west of Smith Center$54,601 6.00%$1,000,000
Thomas CountyRoad 21, 8.4 miles south and 3.0 miles west of Mingo$44,773 9.80%$600,000
Wallace CountyRoad 9, 3.5 miles south and 3.0 miles east of Weskan$54,601 5.50%$1,100,000
Chautauqua County31st Road, 2.0 miles south and 4.0 miles east of Hale$70,982 8.70%$800,000
Cherokee CountySW 30th Street, 5.0 miles west and 0.7 miles south of Neutral$98,282 7.70%$1,300,000
Coffey CountyLynx Road, 5.5 miles east and 0.8 miles north of Lebo$122,307 9.20%$1,300,000
Greenwood County250th Street, 6.0 miles south and 2.5 miles east of Teeterville$76,442 5.50%$1,500,000
Miami County379th Street, 1.5 miles south and 1.8 miles west of New Lancaster$151,791 7.70%$2,000,000
Montgomery County2500 Road, 1.7 miles west and 0.5 miles north of Bolton$63,010 6.20%$1,000,000
Neosho County30th Road, 3.2 miles east and 5.0 miles south of Thayer$116,847 10.50%$1,100,000
Woodson County65th Road, 1.5 miles north and 1.0 mile east of Woodson County State Lake$81,902 8.60%$1,000,000
Barber CountyCatalpa Road, 2.8 miles east of Sharon$76,442 10.40%$750,000
Kiowa CountyF Road, 3.3 miles east and 3.8 miles north of Greensburg$87,362 8.30%$1,000,000
Pawnee CountyR Road, 3.0 miles north and 2.5 miles east of Larned$60,061 8.20%$750,000
Finney CountyRavana Road, 6.6 miles north and 4.5 miles east of K-156/K-23 north junction$82,994 9.30%$900,000
Hodgeman CountyR Road, 5.0 miles north and 14.6 miles west of Jetmore$87,362 8.60%$1,000,000
Ness CountyZ Road, 7.0 miles east and 2.7 miles north of Ness City$81,902 12.40%$600,000
  $1,644,808 $20,450,000

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