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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Horner Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 72 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 17 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| KISIWA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| EAST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| JESTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. W. WHITEWATER CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| EAST WHITEWATER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| trib. Honey Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| Hulls Branch | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| Prairie Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| trib. Nine Mile Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| Dawson Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DRUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| LITTLE BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 21 |
| JARBALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO JARBALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 18 |
| TRIB. TO NINE MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 23 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| LANDERS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| PERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. N. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH TURKEY CK. | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
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.