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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.