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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FK MARMATON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 441 |
| W BRANCH TURKEY CR DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,324 |
| TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,165 |
| SOUTH FK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,031 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,031 |
| S FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 467 |
| WHITE WOMAN CREEK DRG. | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,395 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,395 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,395 |
| SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,083 |
| HARRIS CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,092 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,092 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,092 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 21 |
| DRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,700 |
| UP RR 20TH ST & Drg. | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,501 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,703 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 296 |
| LITTLE STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 722 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,826 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,518 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,518 |
| BUCKNER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,518 |
| SAWMILL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,857 |
| BNSF RAILWAY | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,375 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 652 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,042 |
| RALSTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| CASTLE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB WEST SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB WEST SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB RALSTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| CASTLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| HONEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 130 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 130 |
| TRIB. TO LANDON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 75 |
| Trib. to Little Walnut | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 375 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,825 |
| UNION CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 60 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 150 |
| BULLINGTON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 265 |
| LITTLE COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 35 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| GAME CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 435 |
| EAST PAINTERHOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| WEST WILDCAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 130 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 78 |
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.