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 WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| BLACK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 75 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| E. TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO MISSOURI RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MISSOURI RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| EAST FORK CANEY RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO CANEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO CANEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| BAKERS BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| TRIB S. FORK WILDCAT CRK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| HITCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 35 |
| CLARKS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| Crooked Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 40 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| TRIB. LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 40 |
| TRIB. MID.BR. TURKEY CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 45 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BRANCH BLACK VERMILLION | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| BLACK VERMILLION RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| MANLEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BR. OF BLACK VERMILLION | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 72 |
| TRIB. TO NORTH WEA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 136 |
| TRIB. TO NORTH WEA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 136 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 72 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1910 | 116 | 68 |
| LITTLE OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 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.