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 | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15 |
| LITTLE MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 80 |
| BITTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 45 |
| TRIB. S. FK. CTNWD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 40 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 45 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 15 |
| TRIB N FORK PRAIRIE DOG | Kansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO THOMPSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 25 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO CARR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO N. WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO N. WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 25 |
| TRIB. LITTLE WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 30 |
| TRIB. BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 120 |
| MONTGOMERY STREET DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,620 |
| ASH CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,200 |
| ASH CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,200 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,200 |
| SHORT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 6,679 |
| PICKLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,067 |
| VERMILLION R NEW CHANNEL | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,145 |
| ELDER BR BUFFALO CR | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,016 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 8,242 |
| LUDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,643 |
| COTTONWOOD RIV DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 12,887 |
| BULL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,765 |
| CANVILLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,175 |
| SILVER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,503 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,250 |
| WOLF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,250 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,797 |
| LINDSEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 782 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,374 |
| BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,453 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 43 |
| ONION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 296 |
| BRANCH OF MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 230 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,500 |
| BRANCH OF THOMAS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 170 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| DECEPTION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 640 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 255 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 255 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 80 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,470 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 205 |
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.