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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTERMILK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 230 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 120 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 935 |
| TRIB. TO COX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 170 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE COW CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,100 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 99 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,245 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,035 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,028 |
| SALINE RIVER TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| LYON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 259 |
| TRIB. TO SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 66 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 453 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 90 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 275 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| TRIB TO CROW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 550 |
| TRIB TO CROW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 550 |
| TRIB TO CROW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 540 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 325 |
| DEEP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| TRIB. TO DEEP CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 22 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 63 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,480 |
| TRIB. TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 215 |
| TRIB. TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 215 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 215 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| BOWMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| JONES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 75 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 85 |
| PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 460 |
| TRIB. TO GRASSHOPPER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| LITTLE GRASSHOPPER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| TRIB W BR. LITTLE SANDY | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 70 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| PONY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
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.