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.

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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.