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 BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 50 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 50 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 10 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 75 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 25 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 5 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 50 |
| Trib S.Br. L. Walnut Riv | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| LYON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 40 |
| PERKINS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 10 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 25 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 25 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 12 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| THIRD STREET DRAIN | Kansas | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 630 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 25 |
| LITTLE WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| LITTLE LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1914 | 112 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 40 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| MINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 5 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 40 |
| BRUNO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 49 |
| TRIB. TO TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 250 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1914 | 112 | 5,600 |
| CANEY RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| BRANCH OF CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 97 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 57 |
| S. FK. POTTAWATOMIE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 40 |
| FOX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 25 |
| BIRD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| DURECHAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 25 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
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.