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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. S. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO CATLIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| CATLIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DOYLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE WATER RIV | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO WHITE WATER RIV | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIB. MAY BRANCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| HOP CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO BIG BLUE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| GAME FORK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| IRISH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. NFB VERMILLION RIV | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO POLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO IRISH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. VERMILLION RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BULL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 548 |
| TRIB. TO CARR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| ELK CITY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| CLAYMORE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | 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.