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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 105 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 85 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 185 |
| MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 45 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 495 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 525 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 250 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 64 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 230 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 68 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 102 |
| CARY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 102 |
| CANEY RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 530 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 225 |
| N. FORK BIG CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,000 |
| WALKER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 885 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 115 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 525 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 570 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 675 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,044 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CK. | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 132 |
| S. FORK NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 255 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 360 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 260 |
| TRIB. S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 470 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 131 |
| N. FK. BLACK VERMILLION | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 242 |
| SHARPS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 230 |
| MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,776 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,776 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 396 |
| MEATH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 58 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 140 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 58 |
| ADAMS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 84 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 375 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 330 |
| TRIB. TO REPUBLICAN RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO JARVIS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| SOUTH BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 45 |
| EAST MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 60 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 480 |
| ROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 225 |
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.