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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
TRIB. VERMILLION RIVER Kansas Fair 1870 156 80
CLEAR CREEK Kansas Poor 1887 139 25
SILVER CREEK Kansas Poor 1890 136 10
SILVER CREEK Kansas Fair 1890 136 15
REPUBLICAN RIVER Kansas Poor 1893 133 135
EAST BRANCH HUMBOLDT CK. Kansas Poor 1898 128 10
TRIB TO ROCK CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 70
STREAM Kansas Good 1900 126 45
OAK CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 135
REPUBLICAN TRIBUTARY Kansas Fair 1900 126 135
TRIB. TO FALL RIVER Kansas Poor 1900 126 122
MUD CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 367
LITTLE SLOUGH Kansas Fair 1900 126 4,989
TRIB. TO FALL CREEK Kansas Good 1900 126 56
BRADSHAW CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 40
WEST FORK DRY WOOD CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 20
POLE CAT CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 50
FOUR MILE CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 100
GILLION CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 5
DRY CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 35
DRY CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 25
WALNUT RIVER Kansas Fair 1900 126 75
MUDDY CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 50
TURKEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 50
ROCK CREEK OVERFLOW Kansas Fair 1900 126 50
SATCHEL CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 25
HICKORY CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 25
SILVER CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 40
ELM CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 40
ELK CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 30
BIG BADGER CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 15
CRABB CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 10
INDEPENDENCE CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 5
COTTONWOOD CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 2
WOLF CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 10
HONEY CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 40
SALT CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 30
WILSON CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 30
Fish Pond Creek Kansas Fair 1900 126 15
TRIB. TO WHITE ROCK CK. Kansas Poor 1900 126 10
BUFFALO CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 15
PUMPKIN CREEK Kansas Fair 1900 126 40
UNNAMED STREAM Kansas Poor 1900 126 40
MUD CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 50
COTTONWOOD RIVER Kansas Good 1900 126 40
BRUNO CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 45
SPRING CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 10
WOLF CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 5
ROBIDOUX CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 10
TRIB. TO ROBIDOUX CREEK Kansas Poor 1900 126 10

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.