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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BLACK KETTLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO JESTER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| WEST WHITEWATER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO REPUBLICAN RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| TRIB. W. FK. RATTLESNAKE | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO RATTLESNAKE CK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO RATTLESNAKE CK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO RATTLESNAKE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| EAST TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| FAWN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. GAME FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. KEARNEY BRANCH | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| KEARNEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO IRISH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO GILSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. LITTLE ARK. RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| DRAW | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| JORDAN BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 245 |
| TRIB. TO TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 162 |
| DOG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
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.