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 SKUNK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| EAST ELKHORN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. EAST ELKHORN CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF REPUBLICAN RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| WEST BRANCH HUMBOLDT CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 33 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 22 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 47 |
| VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO ROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| W. BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| W. SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH BLUFF CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
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.