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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7TH ST TRAFFICWAY | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 697 |
| FRISCO LAKE | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,508 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,098 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 843 |
| WEST ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 843 |
| EAST ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 662 |
| E ASHER CREEK DRNG | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 662 |
| KYLE RAILROAD | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 564 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,739 |
| MIDDLE FORK WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,477 |
| S FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,453 |
| S FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,453 |
| OWL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,021 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 436 |
| COTTONWOOD RIV DRNG | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,202 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,720 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,720 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,709 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| FORT AUBREY DITCH | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,257 |
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,016 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 836 |
| WEST FORK TAUY CREEK DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,800 |
| OWL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,719 |
| ROCK CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 877 |
| NESCATUNGA CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 554 |
| NESCATUNGA CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 554 |
| NESCATUNGA CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 359 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,012 |
| KS RIVER RR YARD 3 STR | Kansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 12,466 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,160 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,990 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,144 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 157 |
| POTTAWATOMIE CK TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 31 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 185 |
| WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 815 |
| TRIB. TO WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 815 |
| TRIB. TO COYNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| FINNEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,415 |
| CHESTNUT BRANCH 5 CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 55 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 95 |
| TRIB. TO N. LONG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 515 |
| Little Beaver Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 130 |
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.