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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE RAILROAD | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| OLD CHANNEL COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| WEST FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| NORTH OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2 |
| DEEP CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2 |
| NO. BR. WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO SIX MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| S.W. FORK COUNTY LINE CR | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| WEST MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| EAST MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| Trib. N SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| EAST CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| N FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| N FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| OAK CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| FALL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| NORTH BRANCH SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| C. R.I.&P. R.R. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB W BRANCH MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| LOIRE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| WELLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| 142 MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB N BRANCH MISSION CR | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| DRAGOON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| HIGBY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| S BRANCH MISSION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 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.