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.
Bridgeport, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Location within Saline County and Kansas | |
KDOT map of Saline County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 64 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67416 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-08450 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 476951 [1] |
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.
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 (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[5]
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]
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| 2020 | 64 | — | |
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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.
The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.
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County seat: Salina | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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