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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
MONITEAU CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 50
COON CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 100
DRAIN DTCH NO 29 Missouri Poor 1900 126 5
BR OF STARKS CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 15
SALINE CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 3,104
BR OF SALT FK Missouri Fair 1900 126 35
STINKING CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 30
BOURBEUSE RVR Missouri Fair 1900 126 100
WALKER CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 18,000
MARBLE CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 200
CLARK BR Missouri Good 1900 126 35
LINDLEY CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 40
BIG CR Missouri Good 1900 126 476
TRIB W FK GRAND RV Missouri Fair 1900 126 15
SALT FK Missouri Fair 1900 126 35
BR OF CLEAR CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 68
TRIB MERAMEC RVR Missouri Good 1900 126 3,000
BR OF HONEY CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 45
SPRING CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 40
BR OF SPENCER CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 10
HONEY CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 125
BR OF SAC RVR Missouri Poor 1900 126 246
HONEY CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 45
MUSSELL FK Missouri Good 1900 126 30
GIVINS BR Missouri Poor 1900 126 50
CREEK Missouri Fair 1900 126 25
TRIB DRYWOOD CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 30
HIGHLY CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 10
DRYWOOD CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 30
SONS CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 5
MILL CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 60
E FK NIANGUA RVR Missouri Fair 1900 126 40
IRWIN CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 30
CLEMENS CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 25
N FK BLACKWATER RV Missouri Good 1900 126 93
POMME DE TERRE RVR Missouri Poor 1900 126 200
PENO CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 15
BR OF LANES FK Missouri Fair 1900 126 35
BR BLACKWATER RVR Missouri Good 1900 126 200
BR BLACKWATER RVR Missouri Fair 1900 126 45
HOGLES CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 15
BOWEN CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 35
CLEAR CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 250
WALNUT CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 45
WALNUT CR Missouri Poor 1900 126 45
BR OF BOURBEUSE RV Missouri Fair 1900 126 25
STREAM Missouri Poor 1900 126 50
E BEE BR Missouri Good 1900 126 5
CLEAR CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 115
CRANE CR Missouri Fair 1900 126 5

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.