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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 901 |
| POLECAT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,034 |
| TRIB. TO CIMARRON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 630 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 85 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| WHITE ROCK CR TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| TWELVEMILE CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| E BRANCH TWELVEMILE CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CR. TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 280 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 765 |
| SOUTH BRANCH SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| ARGONIA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 440 |
| ARGONIA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 440 |
| MIDDLE FORK SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| COLDWATER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 81 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 82 |
| BRADSHAW DRAW | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| MIDDLE DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 64 |
| TRIB. TO DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 84 |
| CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 42 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 69 |
| RAINBOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| ELDER BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| SOUTH OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 295 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| POTTAWATOMIE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BRADSHAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
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.