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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,144 |
| SILVER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,144 |
| NORTH FORK LITTLE OSAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 61 |
| TRIB. TO ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| BRANCH OF CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| BRANCH OF CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 41 |
| TRIB. S FK. POTTAWATOMIE | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 855 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 95 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| CRAIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 64 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 265 |
| TRIB. TO TERRAPIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| Roys Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 164 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 640 |
| TRIB. TO GANNON CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 285 |
| TRIB. TO GANNON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 285 |
| COYNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 910 |
| TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 875 |
| TRIB TO N BRANCH 5 CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 345 |
| TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| WEST FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 195 |
| TRIB TO PEATS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 155 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| MORTIMER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| MORTIMER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| HAY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 435 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| LITTLE UPTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 215 |
| TRIB TO SHEELE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| TRIB TO SHEELE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO KIOWA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| TRIB TO SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 425 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 675 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO HICKORY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 94 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE COW CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| THUNDERBOLT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 581 |
| TRIB TO THUNDERBOLT CRK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 581 |
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.