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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 15 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 80 |
| COX SLOUGH | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 20 |
| LINDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| LITTLE CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| PARKERS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 40 |
| VASSAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| MIDDLE WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 70 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1 |
| BR. OF LYNN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1 |
| SOUTH BRANCH MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 23 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 25 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 347 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 108 |
| COTTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 138 |
| STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 20 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| MKT RAILROAD | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 400 |
| TRIB. TO SHORT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 400 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| SKUNK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 12 |
| DRUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| TRIB EAST FORK WOLF CR | Kansas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 15 |
| PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 25 |
| HALFDAY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 300 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 60 |
| MYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| MYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 70 |
| JOY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 60 |
| LITTLE KAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,020 |
| ROSE BUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,057 |
| SCHUBERT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 64 |
| TENNYSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 37 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 1,815 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 60 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 350 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 105 |
| ELK RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 70 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 46 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 36 |
| TRIB. TO HORSESHOE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 75 |
| BRANCH OF COLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 25 |
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.