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 MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 25 |
| DRAW UNNAMED | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 405 |
| TRIB. TO OHIO CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,442 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 250 |
| A.T.&S.R. R.R. | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 143 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,309 |
| CHISHOLM CREEK(MAIN BR.) | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 435 |
| TRIB SOUTH BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 415 |
| TRIB TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 286 |
| LITTLE DRIFTWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 35 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 70 |
| E. BR. LITTLE SANDY CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 25 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| BOOT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO BLOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| SMALL STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 250 |
| TRIB. TO SAPPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO ELK RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 24 |
| TRIB. RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 500 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| DRY TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 35 |
| FOURTH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 15 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| CROSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 350 |
| N. BRANCH WAKARUSA RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO MESSHOSS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 727 |
| N F SOLOMON R DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 281 |
| MIDDLE BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,133 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,646 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,662 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,662 |
| OTTER CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,903 |
| REPUBLICAN RIVER DRN | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,990 |
| SHERMAN STREET | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 930 |
| South Fork Beaver Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 930 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,924 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,038 |
| NEOSHO RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,098 |
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.