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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDIGRIS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CHATEAU CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 595 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| POTATO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| POTATO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| UNNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| PADDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| EAST BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BIG JOHN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| EAST BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| LITTLE JOHN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BIG JOHN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| WALKER BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BURGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| N. FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| Hoover Branch | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| Trib. Dragoon Ck. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TEQUA CREEK | 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.