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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOUT RUN | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB TO PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB TO PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB TO PEYTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO JACOB CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| JACOB CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SOLDIER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STINK BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE CHERRY C | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE CHERRY C | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE CHERRY C | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| LITTLE CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LITTLE SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 115 |
| TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SHOAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TAYLOR BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SHOAL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 585 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| WEST BRANCH OF BEAR CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| LOSS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
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.