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 PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO PAWNEE RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| TRIB. TO COCKLEBUR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO COON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO ASH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| TRIB. W. FORK ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIB SOUTH FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| TRIB SOUTH FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 72 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 3 |
| PEANAZ CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| WEST FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| ASH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| DEADMAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| CHETOLAH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,055 |
| CHETOLAH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,560 |
| CHETOLAH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 9,315 |
| CHETOLAH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5,935 |
| TURNER CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,679 |
| BR OF LITTLE ARKANSAS CR | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| WIND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| STORM DRAIN-WIND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF WIND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 205 |
| TRIB. TO SALTY CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 185 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 80 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 375 |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 70 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 288 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,600 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,665 |
| SMOKY HILL TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 95 |
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.