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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEAUBLEAU CR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 15 |
| BR OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 3,000 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 696 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 153 |
| NS RR NS RR FIRST ST | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 4,852 |
| LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,267 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 2,866 |
| WHETSTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 8,462 |
| TANYARD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 8,707 |
| WHITEHEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 7,193 |
| DRAIN DTCH DIST #1 | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,946 |
| SWAN POND | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,946 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,191 |
| BR WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,191 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH #1 | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,946 |
| TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,359 |
| BR TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,712 |
| FRITZ CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 12,501 |
| BALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 12,501 |
| BR TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 6,799 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 1,763 |
| COWDEN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,267 |
| NIANGUA BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,704 |
| CST W 20TH ST CST AVE | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 147,773 |
| MCFALL CR | Missouri | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,599 |
| BAGBY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,038 |
| POMME DE TERRE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 1,184 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 184 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 184 |
| BR MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 434 |
| BENTONVILLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,857 |
| PINE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 190 |
| STEIMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 140 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1946 | 80 | 389 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1946 | 80 | 389 |
| SNEED HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 611 |
| THOMAS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,390 |
| BR SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 133 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4 |
| TILSIT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 268 |
| HAW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 400 |
| LICK FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 717 |
| PEAVINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 362 |
| LITTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 390 |
| BR LITTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 390 |
| W BR OF HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 170 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 170 |
| TRIB NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,704 |
| BORGMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 154 |
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.