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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. TO CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| OWL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BACON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB. DUTCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 108 |
| TRIB. TO MIAMI CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| TRIB TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 58 |
| TRIB. TO LOCKLANE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 28 |
| TRIB. TO ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,095 |
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 835 |
| CASTLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| CASTLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 32 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 126 |
| TRIB. OF WAKARUSA R. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,525 |
| WEST BRANCH MILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 245 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 48 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| POTTOWATOMIE CK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO BRADSHAW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| SALINE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO DELEWARE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB. INDEPENDENCE CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO MISSOURI RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LITTLE MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO OPOSSUM HOLLOW | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| BUNION CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| ROBINSON BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| FISH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO WOLVERINE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| BRANCH OF WHITEWATER CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| BRANCH OF FOUR MILE CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
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.