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 WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK N BRANCH | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| LITTLE WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO DEN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| TRIB TO PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| STATLER BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| TRIB TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| BULLINGTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO COX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| BOW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO BERNARD BRANCH | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 28 |
| GENE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| W. SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 75 |
| EAST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| WEST WHITEWATER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| LOCAL TRIB. | Kansas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE KAW CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 98 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| LINCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
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.