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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN HORNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 31 |
| TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 31 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WEST BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| KISIWA CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| EMMA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO COTTONWOOD CRK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WOLFLEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| Duck Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| Wild Horse Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO BURR OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HERMES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HERMES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HERMES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| LOCAL TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO BROWNS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO LOVEWELL RES. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| WEST MARSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO EAST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LOCAL TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| GARDNER LAKE TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 390 |
| E. FORK RATTLESNAKE CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 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.