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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 726 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 70 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO WILLOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| FIRST CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| CHEYENNE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 75 |
| OAK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 150 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 55 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 85 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 855 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| TRIB. OF DAVIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 241 |
| BURNT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 162 |
| TRIB. TO RUSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 90 |
| TRIB. TO WEST EMMA CK. | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 920 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,430 |
| TRIB. N. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 475 |
| SALT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 97 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 130 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 70 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER OVERFLOW | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 245 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO SAWMILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 280 |
| LOCAL DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 4 |
| OAK CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 75 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 360 |
| TRIB. TO MEDICINE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CR. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB TO BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB TO MULBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| TRIB TO REPUBLICAN RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB TO OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| FINNEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| WEST FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB TO MALL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| HAY CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| WALNUT RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| TRIB. LITTLE WALNUT CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
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.