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 RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SALT CRREK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| UPTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| NORTH FORK MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB TO N. FORK MILL CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. N. FORK MILL CRK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 31 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| NORTH OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BALDWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO DEEP CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| DOUGLAS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| OLD MAIDS FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. N. FORK NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 548 |
| TRIB. N. FORK NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,332 |
| TRIB. TO ROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BLACKSMITH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| EAST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| N FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BACHELOR RUN | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| EAST BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MONKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| MIDDLE OAK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TWELVEMILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| N BRANCH WHITE ROCK CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| SHORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO FALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
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.