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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRUNO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BRUNO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB TO GAME FORK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SCHELL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ROBIDOUX CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MISSION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BLACK VERMILLION RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MURDOCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| ROBIDOUX CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| ROBIDOUX CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. VERMILLION RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BLAZE FORK CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 63 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 142 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 74 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 416 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 74 |
| HUSHPUCKNEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 27 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 31 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| S. FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| ONION CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO ONION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BLUFF RUN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| TRIB. TO ONION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
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.