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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUFF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 646 |
| BLUFF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 646 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,289 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,730 |
| OUTLET FOR STATE LAKE | Kansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 77 |
| FISH POND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 330 |
| TRIB. CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 495 |
| TRIB. TO DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 315 |
| CARTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 683 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,400 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,740 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| TRIB. S. FORK OTTER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 75 |
| TRIB. S. FORK OTTER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 75 |
| LOG CABIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 70 |
| ROBIDOUX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 218 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,830 |
| BELL BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 672 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| TRIB. LITTLE ARKANSAS | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 525 |
| S FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 75 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| S FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| SAND CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 155 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 155 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 155 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 95 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 115 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 180 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,515 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 100 |
| BUFFALO CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| STREAM LWC | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| DIAMOND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 65 |
| GILLION CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 25 |
| SHADY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 45 |
| TRIB TO BUCKEYE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25 |
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.