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.

Clear
Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
STREAM Kansas Fair 1936 90 235
TRIB. TO HARRIS CREEK Kansas Poor 1936 90 106
HARRIS CREEK Kansas Poor 1936 90 130
WOLF PEN CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 106
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 55
PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 55
CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 240
TRIB. TO CROSS CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 100
TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 90
NORTH BRANCH ELM CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 155
TRIB. LITTLE COW CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 95
TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 75
LADDER CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 165
TRIB. TO SIX MILE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 535
TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 65
TRIB. TO COON CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 99
TRIB. TO COAL CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 15
TRIB. TO COAL CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 15
COAL CREEK Kansas Poor 1936 90 15
TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 10
TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 60
CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 40
TRIB. FLAT ROCK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 35
TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 1
TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 75
SMALL STREAM Kansas Fair 1936 90 125
EIGHT MILE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 100
TURKEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 180
PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
WOLF CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
BRANCH OF TAR CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
LITTLE CHERRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 150
TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 20
BRUSH CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 50
TRIB. TO SPRING RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 75
LITTLE SHAWNEE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
TRIB TO BIG SANDY CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 50
LITTLE TURKEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
YOCKEY CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 80
WEST OAK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 60
WEST OAK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 60
WEST PIPE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 80
MIDDLE PIPE CREEK Kansas Poor 1936 90 80
MIDDLE PIPE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 80
MIDDLE PIPE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 80
CHAPMAN CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 120
TRIB. TO KIOWA CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 65

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.