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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROOKED CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 805 |
| FROG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,226 |
| N FORK SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 884 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,057 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,057 |
| S FORK SAPPA CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,531 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,662 |
| HOP CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,447 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 472 |
| BACHELOR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 472 |
| SPRING BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 472 |
| FALL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 472 |
| ELK CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,042 |
| ELK CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,042 |
| DRAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,042 |
| ASH CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,884 |
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,045 |
| WHITE WOMAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,284 |
| WHITE WOMAN BASIN | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,284 |
| LION CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,284 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 621 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,410 |
| K-96 / SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,525 |
| TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 472 |
| KANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,493 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 258 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,488 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,590 |
| INDIAN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| GYP CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| POTTAWATOMIE CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,732 |
| POTTAWATOMIE CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,732 |
| MUNKERS CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,642 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,743 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,743 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,743 |
| BOW CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,584 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,611 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 979 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 979 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,180 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,180 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,672 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 459 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 459 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 43 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 108 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 115 |
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.