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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BAEHR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| POND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. LITTLE ARK. RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| KISIWA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| WEST EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| MIDDLE EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. EAST WHITEWATER CR | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO STRAIGHT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BANNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO NEBO LAKE | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| Muddy Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| Crooked Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| Buck Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| Scatter Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| trib. Prairie Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO BURR OAK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WEST MARSH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| COURTLAND CANAL | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| MEADE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 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.