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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LITTLE DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| FOOS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| TRIB TO POSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| POSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| FOOS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| DURHAM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. LITTLE WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| W. FORK DRY WOOD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| W. TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO WASHINGTON CK. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 59 |
| CAPTAIN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 71 |
| LITTLE COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| WEST HITCHEN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| NORTH SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 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.