Historic Bridges in Kansas
5,656 bridges built before 1951 in Kansas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 5,656 bridges in Kansas built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 175 |
| TRIB. W. BR. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| N. BR. LIT. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| HARRISON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| COYNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DEN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BLOODY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| LITTLE SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| CRISS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MIDDLE PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| CHILOCCO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| CHILOCCO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| Stream | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MURPHY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BAKERS BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| WEST HITCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO IANTHA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO EIGHT MILE CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| SOUTH FORK SAC BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 12 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.