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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 99 |
| BRANCH OF MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 99 |
| TRIB. TO ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BRANCH OF ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 86 |
| BRANCH OF ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 86 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| FISH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 185 |
| BRANCH OF ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 810 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 810 |
| CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 565 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,380 |
| LANDON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 145 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 565 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| LANDON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| DYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 49 |
| TRIB. PAINT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 136 |
| TRIB. TO WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 159 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,320 |
| TERRAPIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 365 |
| TRIB. TO COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 515 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 265 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE CHERRY CK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 185 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO FLY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| LITTLE CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 255 |
| LITTLE CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 255 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| WHITE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO KIOWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| LITTLE DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,267 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 82 |
| TRIB. TO PRAIRIE DOG CR. | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| INT. STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 630 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 196 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SALINE RIVER TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
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.