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 | 40 |
| Salt Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 47 |
| GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 39 |
| TRIB. TO BIG SOLDIER CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 126 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO NINNESCAH RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB TO COYOTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| MERCER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STATE LAKE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 14,615 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,180 |
| COW CREEK:AT&SF RAILROAD | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,630 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| DYKES BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,218 |
| TRIB. TO WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,642 |
| MILL CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 885 |
| MILL CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 715 |
| LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,700 |
| SALT FORK ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 575 |
| MEDICINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 349 |
| MEDICINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 349 |
| MEDICINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 349 |
| SALTY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 580 |
| SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 580 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 410 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 431 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 431 |
| N FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 417 |
| N FK SOLOMON R DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 417 |
| WEST TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,129 |
| TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,129 |
| CROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 887 |
| DELAWARE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,024 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,212 |
| DELAWARE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,212 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 559 |
| PAWNEE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 754 |
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.