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 SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. N. BR. FANCY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| WEST BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 97 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 605 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 675 |
| TRIB. TO VILLAGE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 675 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| LITTLE GRASSHOPPER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO GRASSHOPPER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| TRIB W BR. LITTLE SANDY | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| TRIB. LITTLE SANDY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LITTLE CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TIPPIE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FISH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 135 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LEBO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO TERRAPIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| ROYS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| S. BR. LIT. WALNUT RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIB TO COTTONWOOD 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.