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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 995 |
| LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 492 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 903 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 903 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 903 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 800 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 800 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 800 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,354 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,130 |
| WICHITA DRAINAGE CANAL | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 16,434 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON R DR | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 481 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,555 |
| S F NINNESCAH RIV DRG | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 28 |
| PLUM CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,370 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 995 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 10,965 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,309 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,309 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,309 |
| COAL CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 722 |
| LITTLE STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 722 |
| BLUE BRANCH | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 682 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 682 |
| GROUSE CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 682 |
| CEDAR CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 539 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 539 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,773 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,773 |
| TRIB. TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 175 |
| TRIB. TO CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 20 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 40 |
| Small Stream | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO BACHELOR CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 32 |
| WATERWAY | Kansas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 19 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,292 |
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 4,515 |
| NINNESCAH RIVER DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 4,515 |
| SPRING CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,376 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,376 |
| COW CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,376 |
| TRIB. TO N. COTTONWOOD | Kansas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 290 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 75 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 35 |
| FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 459 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 97 |
| TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 170 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 237 |
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.