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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 632 |
| SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,245 |
| TRIB. TO ELK RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| WEST HUTCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 385 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 385 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 590 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 65 |
| TRIB. SMOKY HILL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| LITTLE COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| TRIB. W. BR. MOSQUITO CK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 695 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 183 |
| SAC CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16 |
| TRIB. TO SAC CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| E. BR. HUMBOLDT CR. TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 208 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO OLESON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 57 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO POND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 135 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 138 |
| TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SANDY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 625 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE COON CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 238 |
| TRIB. TO DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 137 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 133 |
| Mud Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,365 |
| TRIB. TO OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 119 |
| TRIB. TO RATTLESNAKE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 135 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,025 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 64 |
| DRY BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 152 |
| NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 152 |
| DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 520 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 385 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 520 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| STONEY BROOK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 215 |
| RAEMER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 338 |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,110 |
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.