Historic Bridges in Missouri
4,522 bridges built before 1951 in Missouri still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 4,522 bridges in Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF HORSESHOE LK | Missouri | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 35 |
| BR OF MONTROSE LK | Missouri | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 5 |
| MODOC CR | Missouri | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| TRIB CRANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 20 |
| BEER BOTTLING PLAN | Missouri | Good | 1917 | 109 | 16,300 |
| DRY FK FISHING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 450 |
| BR OF ST FRANCIS R | Missouri | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 25 |
| BLACK RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 30 |
| WELLS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 30 |
| TRIB OF PLATTIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 500 |
| UP RR BIG BLUE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 8,358 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 10 |
| CST BROADWAY ST | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 250 |
| BEE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 240 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 25 |
| CAMPBELL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 20 |
| BR OF BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 35 |
| ELK FK | Missouri | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 4,629 |
| BR OF WHITEWATER C | Missouri | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 35 |
| NEW HOPE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 109 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| DRAIN DTCH #23 | Missouri | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 4,003 |
| BR OF MEDICINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| CONRAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| BR OF SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BUCKWORTH BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| RICKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| W FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BR OF AUXVASSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| ELM CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| S FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| OVRFL OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| TRIB OF CHEESE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SHAWS CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| STREAM | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| VILLAGE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| E FK LIT TARKIO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| BUCKS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB OF BLUE SPRIN | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| STAHL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
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.