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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 42 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER RES. | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 47 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO LOVEWELL RES. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 12 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 120 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| FIFTH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70 |
| FOURTH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 17,000 |
| BLACK VERMILLION OVFL | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 504 |
| S BR BLK VERMILLION DRN | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 456 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER DRN | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,533 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,713 |
| HAY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | - |
| N F LITTLE OSAGE DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 980 |
| IRISH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 646 |
| PRONG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,077 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,439 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,240 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 836 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,400 |
| LABETTE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,754 |
| LABETTE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,754 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,335 |
| WILLOW CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 995 |
| WILLOW CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 995 |
| CEDAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | - |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,764 |
| CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,492 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,765 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,765 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,765 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,447 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,949 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,467 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,262 |
| ASH CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,262 |
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.