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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO JACK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PLOTNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| TRIB. TO N. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TURNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO TUTTLE RESV. | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| MCINTIRE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| MCINTIRE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DARNELLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| HISE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. COUNTY LINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| MIDDLE FORK SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO WEST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ROSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| TRIB. TO ROSE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| ROSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| COW CREEK OVERFLOW | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| SWEDE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| BRANCH OF SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
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.