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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. TO NORTH ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| TRIB. TO NOHARTS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SOUTH FORK WOLF RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| GANNON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SHANGHI CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SHANGHI CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CALIFORNIA CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO FIVE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO FIVE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO N. BRANCH 5 CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| CHESTNUT BRANCH FIVE CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| CHESTNUT BRANCH FIVE CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| FINNEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| CANE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB TO DEADMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| MALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
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.