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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEDE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| SALTY | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH BLUFF CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| WEST BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| WILD CAT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| BAEHR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| BAEHR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKNER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO PORCUPINE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO WEST MARSH CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| N FORK CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| N. FORK CHIKASKIA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| Allen Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| HUNTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| ROSE BUD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| ROSE BUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| SMOOTS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
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.