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 SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 35 |
| SMOOTS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 275 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 275 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| LITTLE LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 150 |
| LITTLE BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 250 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 40 |
| MOON BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 80 |
| TRIB. BLAZE FORK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30 |
| SOUTH GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 25 |
| WEST BRANCH THIRD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5 |
| EAST ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 345 |
| C STREET CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,675 |
| Deception Creek Drg | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,683 |
| DECEPTION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,683 |
| UNNAMED MARSH DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,683 |
| CHEYENNE BOTTOMS DR | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,683 |
| U24 DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 17 |
| RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,197 |
| DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,197 |
| N F LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,108 |
| LITTLE TURKEY CR DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 8,750 |
| ELM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 8,044 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,665 |
| BLACK KETTLE CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,874 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIV DRN | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,146 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,889 |
| CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,307 |
| ALUM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,307 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,262 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,262 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,262 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,262 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| WEST SPRING CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,611 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,724 |
| MULBERRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,724 |
| MULBERRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 906 |
| FAWN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | — |
| EAST BITTER CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,878 |
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.