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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 80 |
| TROUBLESOME CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 20 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 20 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BULL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 8 |
| TRIB. TO W. ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 120 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 25 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 70 |
| BIG SOLDIER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 115 |
| TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| SANDY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 621 |
| WEST HOLLAND CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 477 |
| TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 554 |
| EAST TURKEY CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 554 |
| GLADSEN RAVINE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 585 |
| PEATS CREEK OVERFLOW | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 462 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 542 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 542 |
| ROSE BUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,057 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,739 |
| WILD HORSE CANYON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 399 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | — |
| MIDDLE BR HACKBRY CR DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,165 |
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 40 |
| Wilson Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,160 |
| NORTH SUGAR CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 15 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,710 |
| LIGHTNING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 523 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,590 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,837 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,837 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,898 |
| HILL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 964 |
| BIG HILL CREEK DRNG | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 964 |
| SHOO FLY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,590 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 96 |
| WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 117 |
| N. BRANCH ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 320 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 795 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 125 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 910 |
| TRIB TO BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 40 |
| TRIB TO BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 40 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 240 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 700 |
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.