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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| FIRST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LINSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. E. BR. ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB. S. FK. NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB. S. FK. NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
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.