Kansas ranks fourth nationally in the number of bridges, and according to KDOT the average lifespan for each is about fifty years.

Thus, many old bridges have had to be demolished to make way for a more modern bridge. The new bridges are likely to last 100 years or more.

KDOT staff put together a video of the bridges and overpasses they’ve had to demolish in recent years. If you like explosions or orchestral music, this video is for you.