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 SOUTH FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB TO CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB SOUTH FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIBUTARY TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| HENRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| HENRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIBUTARY TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| PLOTNER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO TUTTLE RESV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WILSON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DARNELLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CLEAR FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DARNELLS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| EAST FORK BURNTWOOD CR. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO REPUBLICAN RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. REPUBLICAN RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
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.