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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 70 |
| LITTLE DRIFTWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 24 |
| TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| CHEYENNE BOTTOMS CHANNEL | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| JIMS BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 115 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CAVALRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| BLOODY RUN | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 15 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10 |
| W. SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 150 |
| BACON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO FOURMILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 30 |
| SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 35 |
| 11TH. ST. DRAINAGE DTCH. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,970 |
| E. FORK CHISHOLM CR TR # | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,000 |
| EAST FORK CHISHOLM CR. | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,000 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 500 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 500 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 426 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 662 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 595 |
| BULLFOOT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 681 |
| BULLFOOT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 843 |
| S. COTTONWOOD RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,346 |
| S. COTTONWOOD RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,346 |
| S. COTTONWOOD RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,346 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 232 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 232 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,620 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,620 |
| U24 DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 17 |
| U24 DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | - |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,620 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,016 |
| VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,016 |
| LITTLE COON CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,945 |
| ELM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 8,044 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,237 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,237 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,242 |
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.