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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| WEST FORK NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| LAIRDS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| LAIRDS CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| WEYER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| ILLINOIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| WOLFLEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO DRUM CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| LITTLE LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| LITTLE LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| ROAD DITCH | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4 |
| Trib.110 mi Ck. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| TRIB NORTH FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TABLE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB. N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
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.