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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 161 |
| TRIB. OF HUMBOLDT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 208 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| TRIB. TO THURMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 53 |
| TRIB. TO WEST CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 49 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 86 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| WEST BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 310 |
| TRIB. TO SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO POND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 46 |
| POND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 39 |
| TRIB. TO RUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 133 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| Walnut Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| trib. Duck Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| BURR OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| GREAT EASTERN DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| WEST DRAW | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. LITTLE LABETTE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| BULLFOOT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| EAST ELKHORN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| S. BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| TRIB. TO CRESS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 270 |
| MIDDLE EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 265 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 275 |
| TRIB. TO LYON CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| TRIB. TO N. COTTONWOOD | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 315 |
| TRIB. TO N. COTTONWOOD | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 315 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 220 |
| MIDDLE EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE EMMA CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 330 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| WHITE WATER RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| TRIB. TO KOHLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 146 |
| TRIB. TO GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 38 |
| DRAW UNNAMED | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 430 |
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.