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 MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| DRAW | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 98 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 104 |
| Wade Branch | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 63 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 27 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 52 |
| HUSHPUCKNEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 89 |
| TRIB. TO TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 48 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 18 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 94 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO W. ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| ELK CITY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO CANVILLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| SLOUGH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| S. BRANCH WAKARUSA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| Trib. to S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| COVERT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| LAWRENCE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO COVERT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| CENTER TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| BOUGHTON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 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.