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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO LIGHTNING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| BONE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE COW CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| MIDDLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| TRIB. TO EAST COW CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| N FORK PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO HOLLAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO CANEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| LOOKOUT HOLLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| N FORK BIG CREEK TRIB | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| N. FORK BIG CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO THOMPSON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| SAWLOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO EIGHT MILE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB OF CLARKS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| W. BR. WILD HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| W. BRANCH OF FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. E. BR. FALL RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. FALL RIVER RESER. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 33 |
| TRIB. VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 33 |
| CAMP CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| EAST BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
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.