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
TIMBER CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 10
HAPPY CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 30
BACHELOR CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 80
WHITE ROCK CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 50
TRIB. TO SNOW CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 20
DEER CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 50
RICHLAND CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 50
TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 50
TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 20
TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 50
TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 30
TRIB. TO DEER CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 30
BACON CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 35
W. ELKHORN CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 10
WALNUT CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 15
SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER Kansas Poor 1915 111 20
TRIB. TO N. COTTONWOOD Kansas Poor 1915 111 45
TRIB. TO FRENCH CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 10
SILVER CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 35
MUD CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 40
MUD CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 35
EAST BRANCH CLEAR CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 25
EAST BRANCH CLEAR CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 30
INDIAN CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 10
ROBIDOUX CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 10
TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 48
SOUTH WEA CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 108
TRIB. TO RABBIT CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 78
TURKEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 40
KILL CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 5
PIPE CREEK Kansas Poor 1915 111 400
OTTER CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 5
BRANCH OF FANCY CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 75
PARADISE CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 40
BULL CREEK TRIBUTARY Kansas Fair 1915 111 10
KINSLEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 30
TRIB DRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 38
MASSASOIT CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 20
TRIB DRAGOON CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 15
BATCH CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 20
TRIB. TO VILLAGE CREEK Kansas Fair 1915 111 20
CHERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 56
TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 15
WALNUT CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 30
COLE CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 25
COTTONWOOD RIVER Kansas Poor 1916 110 50
LITTLE CHERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 25
SPRING RIVER-OVERFLOW Kansas Poor 1916 110 5
TRIB. TO SAC CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 25
TRIB. TO HERMES CREEK Kansas Fair 1916 110 15

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.