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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. S. FK. WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BAZINE DRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| OSBORNE CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIBUTARY TO TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIBUTARY TO TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB EAST FORK WOLF CR | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| COLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIBUTARY TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIBUTARY TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO WEST CEDAR CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| WEST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SOUTH FORK DRIFTWOOD CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| PEACE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| GAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BLAZE FORK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 28 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| WEST CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| LITTLE UPTON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
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.