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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
TRIB. LITTLE CEDAR CK. Kansas Fair 1928 98 700
TRIB. LITTLE CEDAR CK. Kansas Fair 1928 98 700
TRIB TO CEDAR CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 840
CEDAR CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 840
CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 385
TRIB. TO ELK RIVER Kansas Good 1928 98 40
WEST PAINTERHOOD CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 55
BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY Kansas Fair 1928 98 1,300
BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY Kansas Fair 1928 98 1,300
WILSON CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 510
PAYNE CREEK Kansas Poor 1928 98 558
TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER Kansas Poor 1928 98 166
TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 420
DRY CREEK Kansas Good 1928 98 105
Rock Creek Kansas Fair 1928 98 655
TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 29
BIG HILL CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 84
M.K.& T RAILROAD(ABAN.) Kansas Poor 1928 98 78
N. FORK SMOKY HILL RIVER Kansas Poor 1928 98 140
HOP CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 207
TRIB. TO IRISH CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 236
TRIB. TO BLAZE FORK Kansas Fair 1928 98 770
TRIB. TO WOLF PEN CREEK Kansas Poor 1928 98 106
TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER Kansas Poor 1928 98 80
TRIB. TO WILD HORSE CK. Kansas Poor 1928 98 50
STREAM Kansas Fair 1928 98 697
SAND CREEK Kansas Poor 1928 98 50
TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 450
TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK Kansas Good 1928 98 565
AT&SF RAILROAD Kansas Fair 1928 98 125
RELIEF CHERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 210
RELIEF OF CHERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 210
WEST BRANCH PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 180
RELIEF OF PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 180
BRANCH OF PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 135
BRANCH PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 135
TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK Kansas Poor 1928 98 5
TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 20
TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 20
BOOT CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 30
WHITEWATER CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 50
WENTWORTH CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 50
SMALL STREAM Kansas Fair 1928 98 50
S. BR. LIT. WALNUT RIV. Kansas Poor 1928 98 30
TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 35
MIDDLE PIPE CREEK Kansas Poor 1928 98 50
TRIB. TO OXIDE CK. Kansas Fair 1928 98 30
TRIB. TO MULBERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 20
TRIB. TO MULBERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 50
MOSQUITO CREEK Kansas Fair 1928 98 5

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.