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
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK Kansas Poor 1936 90 15
MUD CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 172
BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY Kansas Fair 1936 90 55
TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
LOST CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO LOST CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 65
OAK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. Kansas Good 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV. Kansas Fair 1936 90 25
FARMERS CANAL Kansas Fair 1936 90 22
TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 35
TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 150
WEST SPRING CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 20
BIG CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
N. BRANCH OTTER CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 2,890
N. BRANCH OTTER CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 2,890
TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER Kansas Poor 1936 90 37
Trib. to Salt Creek Kansas Fair 1936 90 72
TRIB. TO SALT CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 42
TRIB. FALL RIVER RESER. Kansas Fair 1936 90 46
TRIB. TO FALL RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 41
TRIB. TO FALL RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 81
TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER Kansas Poor 1936 90 44
TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER Kansas Poor 1936 90 37
MIDDLE LIMESTONE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 20
TRIB. TO LOVEWELL RES. Kansas Fair 1936 90 35
E. FORK RATTLESNAKE CK. Kansas Good 1936 90 45
UNNAMED STREAM Kansas Poor 1936 90 25
BATTLE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 50
UNNAMED STREAM Kansas Fair 1936 90 35
UNNAMED STREAM Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
TRIB. TO ELK CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 40
MINE CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 300
MINE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 20
CHALK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER Kansas Fair 1936 90 54
STREAM Kansas Good 1936 90 30
TRIB. TO NO. WOLF CK. Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
WOLF CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 25
NORTH BRANCH SHARPS CK. Kansas Fair 1936 90 40
CROOKED CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 50
TRIB TO SALT CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 30
ANTELOPE CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 30
ROCK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 35
TRIB. TO BROWNS CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 25
TRIB. TO SALT CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 25
FIFTH CREEK Kansas Good 1936 90 65
TRIB. TO ELK CREEK Kansas Fair 1936 90 20

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.