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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY TO CARR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO COAL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| NORTH FORK SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 35 |
| OLD MAIDS FORK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12 |
| TRIB. COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| WEST DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 31 |
| WATERWAY | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 71 |
| BIG SLOUGH | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 55 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 72 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| TRIB TO SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 45 |
| Kaw River | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 17,325 |
| LOVEWELL RES. DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 564 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,990 |
| PARADISE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 296 |
| CHEYENNE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 785 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,605 |
| REPUBLICAN RIVER DRG | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,895 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,452 |
| US 40 STREET DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 13,986 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,242 |
| NEOSHO RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,300 |
| CHEYENNE BOTTOMS DR | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,488 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,960 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK DRG | Kansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,876 |
| TRIB SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 51 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 51 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 51 |
| TRIB. S FK. POTTAWATOMIE | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 190 |
| TRIB TO REPUBLICAN RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 305 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 175 |
| TRIB. TO CIMARRON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO CIMARRON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 195 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 120 |
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.