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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CLAYMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| CLAYMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. T0 BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 395 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 48 |
| STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE STRANGER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| S. BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| WEST TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| N. BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BACON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| SPILLMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BULLFOOT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| WEST ELKHORN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | 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.