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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLYS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 308 |
| DITCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 208 |
| BR MULBERRY | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,715 |
| W MEDICINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 151 |
| MAIN DTCH NO 6 | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 680 |
| COUNTY DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| BR OF SOUTH FK | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 126 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 761 |
| WEST MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 121 |
| FREDERICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 326 |
| MOONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 326 |
| BR TURNER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,795 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,060 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,060 |
| S INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,060 |
| BREWERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,292 |
| VILLAGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 35 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 5,000 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,300 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,800 |
| TRIB OF REID CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| E SHEEP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 15 |
| TRIB OF INDIAN CAM | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| TRIB OF INDIAN CAM | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 250 |
| CHIPPEWA | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,000 |
| SALLEES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| ABANDONED RR TRIB OF | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| TRIB OF SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 65 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,937 |
| COWMIRE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,480 |
| AM RR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 500 |
| LITTLE MEDICINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 35 |
| LK LENORE OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5 |
| RODGERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| BR OF CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Good | 1936 | 90 | 35 |
| BR N FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| N MUD CR TRIB | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| TRIB TO SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| TRIB OF BURRIS FK | Missouri | Good | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| CARNEY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 80 |
| DRY BR OF CARNEY B | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 80 |
| TOM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5 |
| DILLION CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| TRIB TO CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| BAKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| BR OF BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 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.