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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 748 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| TRIB. TO RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 95 |
| RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 95 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 303 |
| DEEP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 623 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 333 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 745 |
| TRIB. TO TURTLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 601 |
| FALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 38 |
| TRIB. TO CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 405 |
| ARGONIA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 555 |
| TRIB. TO CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 680 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 680 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 334 |
| LONG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 49 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 510 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 510 |
| TRIB. WEST SHOO FLY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 239 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 235 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 235 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MUNKERS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| TRIB KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 76 |
| TRIB. TO PARSONS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| NORTH BRANCH FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 167 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 370 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 305 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 135 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 95 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 59 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 59 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| BRANCH OF CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 95 |
| BRANCH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| BRANCH SOUTH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
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.