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 CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WEST BRANCH PRAIRIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WEST BRANCH PRAIRIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO E. PRAIRIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SOUTH FORK SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RR | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MUNKER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH MUNKER CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| WELLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| WELLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB DRAGOON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 53 |
| TRIB DRAGOON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SOUTH FORK LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SOUTH FORK LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| RUGGLES DRAW | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| MYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| SCRIBNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| PARSONS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| E. BRANCH PARSONS CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| IOWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| RIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| RIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO JOY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CARTER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB. CARTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| JONAH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MIDDLE DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MIDDLE DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MIDDLE DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
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.