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. TO TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 766 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| EAST ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SECOND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 147 |
| TRIB. TO ONION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 488 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 67 |
| SLOUGH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 31 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| LANDS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 199 |
| TRIB. TO NEMAHA RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 72 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| HUNDRED & TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| trib. to dragoon creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| LONG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| LONG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| FROG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| ATCHISON TOPEKA & SF RR | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 180 |
| TRIBUTARY TO EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BAKER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 540 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| WEST CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO DRY WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| PAINTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 185 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| WEST FORK ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 280 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 61 |
| TRIBUTARY SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| DRY STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 23 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 769 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,193 |
| HARAIS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| TRIB TO WILD HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| SNOKOMO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
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.