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.

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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.