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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,882 |
| S. COTTONWOOD RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,882 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,036 |
| LOSS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,036 |
| TWISS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 929 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,230 |
| UP RR | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,761 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,761 |
| LITTLE WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,068 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,884 |
| PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,884 |
| WHITE WOMAN CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,621 |
| LION CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,683 |
| WHITE WOMAN CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,826 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 534 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 359 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 323 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 323 |
| W BR WHITEWATER RIV | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,796 |
| ELM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,493 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 825 |
| FALL RIVER LAKE SPILLWAY | Kansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 150 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 48 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 675 |
| TRIB. TO PEDEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| Craig CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 84 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,355 |
| COLE CRK. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| COLE CRK. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| School Branch | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| Durechen Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| BRANCH MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,415 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| LONG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 275 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 545 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 185 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 690 |
| LYON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,642 |
| TRIB. TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
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.