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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| TRIB. DRY TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| POTTAWATOMIE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,715 |
| TRIB. TO HARRIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 106 |
| TRIB. TO CRAIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 85 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 85 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 120 |
| TRIB. S. FK. NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 115 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 310 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 310 |
| TRIB. TO BIG TIMBER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 355 |
| TRIB. TO OLD MAID FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO OLD MAID FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO OLD MAID FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO OLD MAID FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| TRIB. S. BR. SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| WELLS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 32 |
| TRIB. TO COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 200 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| TRIB TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| LITTLE CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| FIRST CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| CRISS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| CRISS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| YOCKEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| REPUBLICAN TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| GREAT TAUY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 102 |
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.