Bridgeport, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Location within Saline County and Kansas
Location within Saline County and Kansas
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySaline
Elevation
[1]
1,303 ft (397 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total64
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67416
Area code785
FIPS code20-08450 [1]
GNIS ID476951 [1]

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 64.[2] It is located south of Salina, along K-4 near Interstate 135.

History

A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.[3]

Two railroads previously ran through Bridgeport, but were later abandoned.

Geography

The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.[4] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306 (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202064—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bridgeport as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

Education

The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bridgeport, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. 1 2 "Profile of Bridgeport, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas

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