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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TABLE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LANDER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO S. SUGAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| MINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO MINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TROUBLESOME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| DOW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| COOL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. N. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| PERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| STONEY BROOK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. N. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| TRIB. S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| NORTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB MID BR. TURKEY CRK. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO E. TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO EAST TURKEY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| CATLIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CATLIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO MAY BRANCH CRK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
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.