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 MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 150 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 85 |
| TRIB. TO SAND CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 25 |
| Tick Creek | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 70 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 5 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 70 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 40 |
| EAST KENTUCKY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 510 |
| BLACK KETTLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,200 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,000 |
| BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 502 |
| ILLINOIS CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 257 |
| COAL CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 66 |
| ELK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 75 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 111 |
| NEMAHA RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 67 |
| TRIB. TO DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 85 |
| DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 85 |
| MIDDLE CEDAR CREEK TRIB. | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 115 |
| BRANCH CEDAR CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO NORTH ELM CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 35 |
| LITTLE MULE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO LITTLE MULE CK. | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 50 |
| TRIB. LONE TREE CANYON | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 120 |
| TRIB. TO BUCKEYE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 40 |
| MORTIMER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10 |
| WEST PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| SAPPA CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 25 |
| BLOODY RUN | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 25 |
| HARD FISH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 25 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 80 |
| ELM CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 20 |
| EAST ASHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| MARSH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 73 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 31 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO DUCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 40 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 500 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 500 |
| FOSSIL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 500 |
| THIRD STREET DRAIN | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 260 |
| CALF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,088 |
| CALF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,088 |
| CALF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,088 |
| CALF CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,088 |
| SAND CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 672 |
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.