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 GRINDSTONE C | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| LOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO POLECAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| ELM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BOOKER SLU | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| OSBORNE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF TOWSTRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| MOSS CR DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| MOSS CR DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BR OF SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| LONE OAK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DOUBLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| W FK OF CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MOSS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| OWENS CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| VAN DORSEN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BLACK CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| LIT WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| ROSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| JENKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| JENKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| JENKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB PLEASANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| GROVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| TRIB OF CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| MID INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| WILLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BR OF SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| W FK OF WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF LANDON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| S INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB TO TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| TRIB OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 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.