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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALNUT RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 405 |
| WALNUT RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 405 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,539 |
| BEAVER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 385 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 167 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 43 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 145 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 175 |
| MOORES BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 315 |
| TRIB. MOORES BRA. CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 315 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 120 |
| TRIB TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,270 |
| EAST BRANCH OF TEQUA CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 95 |
| Slate Creek | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 95 |
| MADISON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 875 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 49 |
| DRY STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 250 |
| COWSKIN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,126 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 280 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 60 |
| STEARNS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| N. Br. LIT. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| BR. NICHOLAS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 25 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 35 |
| LOWER DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15 |
| FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| EAST MARSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 80 |
| BLACK KETTLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 250 |
| WEST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BROWNS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| LEBAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 25 |
| FIRST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 17 |
| TRIB.TO SOLDIER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 126 |
| LADDER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| LADDER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| VINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,500 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 621 |
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.