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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 85 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 215 |
| TRIB. SALT FK. ARK. RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 65 |
| TRIB EAST BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 610 |
| TRIB. TO E. BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 610 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 125 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 465 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 48 |
| TRIB. TO BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 490 |
| LITTLE SAC BR.POTT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 255 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 220 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 170 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| TRIB. SOUTH CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 166 |
| TRIB. SOUTH CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 178 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 56 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 46 |
| HORSESHOE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 338 |
| BLACK VERMILLION RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 122 |
| N FK. BLACK VERMILLION | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 178 |
| ELM BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 858 |
| SKO RR @ CHERRYVALE | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 740 |
| DODDS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| TOW HEAD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 130 |
| TOW HEAD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 130 |
| POMEROY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 61 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 375 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,607 |
| S. BR. OFSHUNGA CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,340 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CR. TRIB. | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 280 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 75 |
| TRIB TO S FORK SAPPA | Kansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 200 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 55 |
| Trib. to Walnut Creek | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE MULE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| TRIB W BR. LITTLE SANDY | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 20 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| LITTLE CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 120 |
| DIAMOND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO THOMPSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| GENE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 10 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
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.