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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. BRANCH WAKARUSA RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| DEVILS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE BLUE RIV | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| MERCER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB. LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| RAINBOW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO VILLAGE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LIME CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 313 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,077 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,129 |
| BACHELOR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 708 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 6,673 |
| LITTLE WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 65 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 215 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 455 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| EAST WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 80 |
| YANKEE TANK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 32 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 15 |
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.