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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 178 |
| TRIB. TO SAC CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 71 |
| TRIB. TO SAC CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 71 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,645 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,645 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,645 |
| TRIB. MIDDLE EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 119 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 53 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 490 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 470 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| SMOOTS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 245 |
| TRIB. TO NINE MILE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 694 |
| THIRD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 105 |
| MIDDLE BR. HACKBERRY CR. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| MIDDLE BR. HACKBERRY CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 193 |
| HARPER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 66 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| HORSESHOE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62 |
| TRIB. SOUTH GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| TRIB. SOUTH GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 210 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| GIBSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| GIBSON CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| TRIB. COLD SPRINGS BR. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| N. FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 315 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 180 |
| LAMBS DRAW | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 95 |
| PEACE CREEK TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 648 |
| TRIB N FK NINNESCAH RV | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 153 |
| N. FORK NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 238 |
| WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 36 |
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.