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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOUGH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| JACK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| JACK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| WEST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| BUCKSNORT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| BARTLETT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| VERMILLION CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| LITTLE MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| WEST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| N FORK SOLOMON TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK TRIB | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| EAST BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| OAK CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| TRIB MUNKER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 33 |
| TRIB NEHRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| TRIB TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 33 |
| TRIB. TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 13 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| NEGRO CK | Kansas | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 7,700 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1910 | 116 | 7,840 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1911 | 115 | — |
| DURECHAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 35 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 375 |
| SWITZLER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 30 |
| JACK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 532 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 50 |
| S. BR. LIT. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| MOUND BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 10 |
| HITCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 5 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 10 |
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.