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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,847 |
| BLOOD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,796 |
| LITTLE WALNUT RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,833 |
| LITTLE WALNUT RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,833 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 300 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 300 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 300 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 300 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 255 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 255 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 375 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 60 |
| TRIB. S. FK. COTTONWOOD | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 245 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 580 |
| Big Slough Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 570 |
| BRONAUGH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 99 |
| SWITZLER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,615 |
| TRIB. TO EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 110 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 110 |
| TRIB. TO DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 80 |
| JACOB CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| BRANCH MIDDLE PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 50 |
| WEST TAUY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 52 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| LITTLE COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO HOMER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15 |
| CEDAR HOLLOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,210 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 50 |
| EAST BRANCH CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 25 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| MARSHALL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO CROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| VASSAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 200 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 25 |
| Marmaton River | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,865 |
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.