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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSION CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,435 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 106 |
| KISIWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| Walnut Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 330 |
| North Fork Walnut Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 395 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 110 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 56 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 335 |
| GILSON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 147 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,370 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 175 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO DRY WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 110 |
| DRY STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 960 |
| DRY STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,320 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,969 |
| MID. BR. CLEARWATER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO CLEARWATER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SIX MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,660 |
| TRIB LITTLE SOLDIER CRK. | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 440 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 45 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF COLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| DURECHAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| TRIB. S. FK. CTNWD RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| WHITE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| MIDDLE PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15 |
| SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO KANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 104 |
| LITTLE HITCHEN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1 |
| N. FORK BIG CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 45 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 55 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO NORTH ALUM CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 90 |
| TRIB TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 47 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 24 |
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.