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.

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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.