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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 41 |
| Trib. Verdigris River | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 36 |
| TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| OLD GREAT EASTERN DITCH | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 92 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 45 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| SECOND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 70 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO LYNN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 150 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,730 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,300 |
| UNNAMED MARSH DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,683 |
| BLACK VERMILLION RIV DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 964 |
| WALNUT RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,509 |
| W BRANCH TURKEY CR DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | - |
| S F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 732 |
| U24 DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 17 |
| S F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,037 |
| S F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,037 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DR | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | - |
| S FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 850 |
| BUROS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 730 |
| S FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 730 |
| S F SOLOMON RIV DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11 |
| ENSIGN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,242 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,746 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,746 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,746 |
| SHIRLEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,257 |
| MINE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,319 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,536 |
| 142 MILE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 836 |
| ELM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 595 |
| SALT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 595 |
| CLARK CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,416 |
| CLARK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,416 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,406 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,447 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,293 |
| S OWL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| WALNUT RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,914 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,523 |
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.