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. 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.