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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTONS BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| WEST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SOUTH BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BRANCH OF OWL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRANCH EAST BUFFALO CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SOUTH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SOUTH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| EAST BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRANCH SOUTH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| EAST BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF E. BUFFALO CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BRANCH OF PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| S. BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MILL CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 470 |
| STREAM; No. 820 | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| KANSAS RIVER TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,210 |
| Trib. to Little Cow Crk | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,000 |
| CRESTWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Poor | 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.