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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,188 |
| CORMAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,748 |
| CHUBB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,748 |
| WISDOM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,579 |
| CPKC RR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 985 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,607 |
| GREASY CR | Missouri | Good | 1928 | 98 | 606 |
| POMME DE TERRE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 610 |
| BR TO BEAVER SPR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 323 |
| DAVIS FK SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,844 |
| ELK FK | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,629 |
| LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,290 |
| BR OF LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,290 |
| BR OF LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,290 |
| BR OF LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,307 |
| BR OF GREASY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 857 |
| BR ELK RVR | Missouri | Good | 1928 | 98 | 985 |
| FLAT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,944 |
| PORTAGE BYU | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,067 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,609 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,296 |
| CLUB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 442 |
| N FK OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,938 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,549 |
| MARTIN BR | Missouri | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,941 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,085 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,891 |
| CLUB CR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 442 |
| BR SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,189 |
| MUDDY FK OF SPRING | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,170 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,335 |
| HENRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,335 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,216 |
| LITTLE FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,438 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,698 |
| SCHMITZ CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,732 |
| LIT POMME DE TERRE | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 10 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 30,000 |
| BIRCH CR | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 150 |
| BIRCH CR | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| TOMBSTONE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 5 |
| MENORKENUK SLU | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| N SONS CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| BOGGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,806 |
| BUILDING WILLOW BR ALL | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,450 |
| LK JACOMO | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,498 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| TRIB W FK BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 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.