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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEARSON CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| JOSTES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 446 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 502 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 454 |
| CHATEAU CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 98 |
| MOUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 323 |
| CARD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 172 |
| ELK CITY LAKE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 172 |
| TRIB. TO RACKET CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 338 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 590 |
| ONION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 111 |
| TRIB. TO ELK RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 168 |
| BLOODY RUN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 396 |
| MOUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 378 |
| PRIOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 62 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 226 |
| CHAUTEAU CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 169 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 676 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 434 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 434 |
| E. BRANCH OF MUNKERS CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16 |
| GRASSHOPPER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 606 |
| PECAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 105 |
| DRUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| TRIB. TO DRUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| S. FORK PRAIRIE DOG CK. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 85 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 415 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 415 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 210 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 675 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 405 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 405 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 405 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 405 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
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.