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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| LANDON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| WEST DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 58 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| TRIB. NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 3,291 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 230 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BLACKSMITH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON TRIB. | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| SHORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| WEST SHOO FLY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| MIDDLE SHOO FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| WINSER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| RIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| MELVIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| SUTTONS BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BRANCH OF E. BUFFALO CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| C STREET CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,620 |
| AT & SF R.R. U.S.59 | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,580 |
| CONSTANT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,610 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,680 |
| DRY TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,900 |
| Labette Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,182 |
| Trib. To Labette Creek | Kansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 796 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,025 |
| Deer Cr. trib. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,350 |
| Butcher Cr. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,400 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,650 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,800 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,465 |
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.