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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,720 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,720 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,720 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,929 |
| FRONTIER DITCH OVERFLOW | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,929 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,929 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,216 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,483 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,483 |
| LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 7,842 |
| UP RAILROAD | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,620 |
| POST CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 11,024 |
| CHERRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 744 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,939 |
| KEIGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,129 |
| MERCER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 405 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 759 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 652 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 492 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 81 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 640 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 255 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 935 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 140 |
| TRIB. TO FROG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 415 |
| TRIB. TO CALVARY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO KIOWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2,035 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 125 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 110 |
| N. FORK BIG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 375 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 140 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO HOMER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 119 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 60 |
| LITTLE SOLDIER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 140 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 575 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 466 |
| PESTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,599 |
| 142 MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 51 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 170 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 152 |
| TRIB. TO COTTONWOOD CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,795 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
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.