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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 672 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 672 |
| LOCAL RD | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 672 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 672 |
| MILL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 410 |
| SOUTH BOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,020 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 481 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,319 |
| ROCK CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 6,104 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,309 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,797 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 374 |
| SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,488 |
| SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 52 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 185 |
| TRIB. LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 185 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 170 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKEYE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 120 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 35 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 125 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 70 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 175 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 715 |
| WHISKY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 155 |
| CLARKS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 250 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 505 |
| GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 125 |
| Big Slough Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 695 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 640 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO WEST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 490 |
| TRIB. TO WEST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 780 |
| FOURTH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 95 |
| DIAMOND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 38 |
| COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 40 |
| TRIB TO WEST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 45 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 253 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 115 |
| TRIB. TO GREATHOUSE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 95 |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10 |
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.