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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. E. WHITEWATER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| PORCUPINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| EAST OAK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO LOVEWELL RES. | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO LIMESTONE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| GIMLET CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO WEST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| COURTLAND CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| BIG BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| AMAZON DITCH | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB LITTLE BACHELOR CRK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| PONY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 36 |
| TRIB. TO NINE MILE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 152 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| PHENIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| 142 MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PLUMB CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
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.