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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNDRED & TEN MILE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,165 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 120 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 515 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 425 |
| TRIB. TO BIG SLOUGH | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 690 |
| MIDDLE OAK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 115 |
| FROG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 45 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| TRIB ELM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 51 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| TRB E BRLITTLE SANDY CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 45 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 80 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| CENTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB TO BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB TO BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| TRIB. TO WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| WALKER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| CALF CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13 |
| TRIB. TO MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| RUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| PLUMB CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| TRIB. COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO GYPSUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO N. FOURTH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON R. | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| EAST FORK WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 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.