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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOSHO RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,098 |
| MILL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 10,761 |
| MILL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10,863 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,949 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,042 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,042 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,042 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK DR | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,309 |
| BILLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,070 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,783 |
| MARTIN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,898 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,898 |
| DOG CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 677 |
| BEAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 677 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 677 |
| MEDICINE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 677 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,329 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,329 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,329 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,329 |
| DRY LAKE DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,370 |
| TWIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 548 |
| TWIN CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 548 |
| BILLS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 65 |
| TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 310 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 310 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 120 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 215 |
| JIM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 605 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 40 |
| HAY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 60 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 80 |
| N. FORK PRAIRE DOG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 20 |
| TRIB. E. BR. ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 40 |
| TRIBUTARY BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ROSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO COWSKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 416 |
| EAST CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO CHETOPA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 30 |
| WEST BRANCH DRY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 20,000 |
| WICHITA DRAINAGE CANAL | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 16,200 |
| BRANCH OF SPRING RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF SPRING RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 500 |
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.