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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 45 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 185 |
| REDHOLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO KEIGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 35 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 82 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 46 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 35 |
| WALKER CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| SALINE RIVER TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 320 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| TRIB. E. BR. FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 73 |
| TRIB. TO SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 95 |
| TRIB. S. FORK OTTER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 145 |
| TRIB. S. FORK OTTER CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 233 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 114 |
| NORTH BR. OF OTTER CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 21 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 136 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 62 |
| TRIB. TO SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 45 |
| N. BRANCH KISIWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 375 |
| TRIB. TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 240 |
| Delaware River | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 140 |
| Mud Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,365 |
| EAST DRAW | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 110 |
| TRIB. TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 555 |
| TRIB. TO SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 555 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 520 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 665 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 210 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO LITUP CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 82 |
| LITUP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 82 |
| LITUP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 82 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 45 |
| Trib to Spring Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 30 |
| CHALK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 125 |
| CATLIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 325 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 54 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 53 |
| TRIB. BLK. VERMILLION RV | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 123 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 142 |
| DOG WALK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 152 |
| TRIB. TO BLAZE FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 815 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 480 |
| BIG BULL CREEK AND R.R. | Kansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,479 |
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.