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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,088 |
| SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,083 |
| SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,083 |
| SALINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,007 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,226 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,226 |
| LOST CR DRG(SOIL BANK) | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,197 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,436 |
| DIBBLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 850 |
| S F LITTLE SUGAR CR | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 682 |
| FALL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 359 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 359 |
| EAST BRANCH FALL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 359 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 436 |
| FALL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 980 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 764 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 29 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,439 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 10,568 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,120 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,120 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 39 |
| TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,171 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIV OVFL | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,191 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIV DRN | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,191 |
| FANCY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,334 |
| JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,764 |
| SLATE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,627 |
| CAVALRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,139 |
| CAVALRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,139 |
| CAVALRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,016 |
| E F RATTLESNAKE CR | Kansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,067 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,509 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,622 |
| BRANCH OF NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 296 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 178 |
| BRANCH OF BIG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 70 |
| SOUTH BRANCH COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 277 |
| BRANCH OF COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 277 |
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.