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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,800 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 380 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 215 |
| EAST SIDE DRAIN | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 525 |
| WHISKEY CREEK; No. 827 | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| KANSAS RIVER R.R. YARDS | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,770 |
| Ward Cr. | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 366 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| S F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 657 |
| IRISH CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 646 |
| PORCUPINE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 903 |
| WEST LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,066 |
| MIDDLE LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,205 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,480 |
| S FORK SMOKY HILL R DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 917 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,180 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIV DRN | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,432 |
| BLUFF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,663 |
| CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,203 |
| CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,203 |
| DRY TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,182 |
| N F WALNUT CR DRAINAG | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 872 |
| S F WALNUT CR DRAINAG | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 872 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,539 |
| BAZINE DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,529 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,354 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,354 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,508 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,508 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,508 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,508 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,283 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,283 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,307 |
| SLOUGH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 395 |
| LITTLE STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 323 |
| DAY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 990 |
| DAY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 646 |
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.