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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO OPOSSUM HOLLOW | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BUNION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| GILLION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| SHORT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| NORTH BRANCH FIVE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| WHITE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| WEST BRANCH OF WOLF CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| REPUBLICAN TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| TRIB TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. N. PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| E. TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BROWNING LAKE | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO WASHINGTON CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 56 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| LOOKOUT HOLLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| SAWLOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| WEST BRANCH DAVIS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 34 |
| BERNARD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WEST CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 56 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
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.