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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO STEWART CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| POSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LOWER DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SHELLROCK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| THUNDERBOLT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO THUNDERBOLT CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO EAST COW CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO EAST COW CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WASHINGTON CK. | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 58 |
| TRIB. TO WASHINGTON CK. | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 166 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
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.