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 | 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.