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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYMORE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 30 |
| VASSAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 100 |
| THREEMILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 13,487 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 39 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 62 |
| GILLION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 50 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 50 |
| BIRD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 50 |
| STONY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 30 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 15 |
| SOUTH FORK FALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 75 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 25 |
| VASSAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 25 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 45 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 175 |
| E. BR. WHITEWATER RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| FOX CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 45 |
| FLY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1918 | 108 | 40 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 15 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 80 |
| Walnut Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 20 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 20 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 30 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 764 |
| STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| WEST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| EAST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| TAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| PEWEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 25 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 500 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 500 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 854 |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 61 |
| MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 37 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 430 |
| CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO COX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 140 |
| DRY BRANCH COX CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 140 |
| TRIB TO DRY BR COX CRK. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 170 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,005 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,028 |
| TRIB. TO PAW PAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 85 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 16 |
| GREAT EASTERN DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 455 |
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.