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.

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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.