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
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.