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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 85 |
| STATLER BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 230 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,600 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,665 |
| TRIB. TO CRABB CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO CRABB CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| SHORT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 175 |
| TRIB. TO ELK RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 70 |
| EAST HUTCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 55 |
| N. FORK BIG CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 110 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 580 |
| TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 655 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 770 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 770 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 770 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 770 |
| TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 760 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| LADDER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 73 |
| BERNARD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 67 |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 54 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 166 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 62 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 195 |
| TRIB. TO RATTLESNAKE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 220 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 97 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 97 |
| DEER CREEK OVERFLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 97 |
| TALAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 550 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 64 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 64 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 64 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 350 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 110 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 55 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| EAST SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO GRASSHOPPER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| TRIB N BR. INDEPENDENCE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
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.