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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 63 |
| TRIB. TO GILSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 355 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| SELLENS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 80 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 500 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 600 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 500 |
| TRIB. TO FOUR MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 25 |
| WEST PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| TABLE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SAWLOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 41 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| HOOSIER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| DISAPPOINTMENT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO MARSHALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| TRIB N. FK. SOLOMON RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| EAST BRANCH OF ELM CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| TRIB. S. FK. NINNESCAH | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| WALKER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE SHAWNEE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 750 |
| EAST SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,616 |
| EAST SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,616 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 641 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,057 |
| CHENEY RES DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,888 |
| CHENEY RES DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,888 |
| BUCKEYE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 534 |
| MUD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 831 |
| MUD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 831 |
| KANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,488 |
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.