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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CANEY RIVER OVERFLOW | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,095 |
| CANEY RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,095 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BERRYS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STINK BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| LITTLE CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| BRANCH OF TAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WEST FORK SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BASKET CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BASKET CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| REEDER BRANCH FIVE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| REEDER BRANCH FIVE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| TRIB TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| EAST BRANCH DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| WEST FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB TO LINCOLN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SECOND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| MORTIMER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MORTIMER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| EAST WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WEST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WEST PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 70 |
| WEST PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| REPUBLICAN TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO NORTH LONG CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. SHEELE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | 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.