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 DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| S. FK. POTTAWATOMIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| S. FK. POTTAWATOMIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. N FK. LITTLE OSAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LITTLE GRASSHOPPER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. CLEVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO SHILOH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. MOORES BR. CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. MOORES BR. CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CRAIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| NORTH WOLF RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| MIDDLE FORK WOLF RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| Stoney Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. E. BR. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
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.