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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 75 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 200 |
| TRIB TO COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 35 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 55 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| EAST BRANCH FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 39 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 37 |
| Walnut Creek | Kansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 23 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| MIDDLE DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 35 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| LEBAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| N. BR. WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO HALFDAY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 200 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 11,400 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 569 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,477 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 764 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 764 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK OVERFLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 764 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 764 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 481 |
| SOLOMON RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 481 |
| COAL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 481 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 481 |
| BUCKEYE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 534 |
| CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 713 |
| CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 713 |
| CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 877 |
| CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 877 |
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.