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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4 |
| WEST FORK ELK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,260 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| DRY STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 322 |
| EFF CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 271 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 642 |
| WHITE WOMAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| LION CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO MAIN DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 371 |
| TRIB. S. FORK NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 541 |
| POLECAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,777 |
| TRIB. TO POLECAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,777 |
| BIG SLOUGH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,228 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 33 |
| TRIB. TO NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,320 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 41 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 235 |
| WEST SHOO FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31 |
| TRIB. WEST SHOO FLY CK. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO MERIDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| TRIB. TO MERIDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| MERIDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| CHALK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| S BRANCH WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 325 |
| TRIB S BRANCH MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 36 |
| DEPPERSCHMIDT DRAW | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| WILSON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 48 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| IANTHA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. S. FK. POTT. CK. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. LITTLE GRASSHOPPER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| PUMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| WET WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
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.