Bridge Safety in Missouri
24,647 bridges, 2,163 Poor condition, avg age 45 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 24,647 |
| Good Condition | 9,180 |
| Fair Condition | 13,304 |
| Poor Condition | 2,163 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1874 |
| Average Age | 45 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 37.2% |
| % Fair | 54.0% |
| % Poor | 8.8% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Missouri
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CST CONWAY RD | Poor | 1964 | 182,944 | - |
| CST WEST PORT PLAZA DR | Poor | 1965 | 137,112 | - |
| MALINE CR | Poor | 1931 | 111,723 | - |
| BR BLUE RVR | Poor | 1969 | 104,024 | - |
| RVR DES PERES | Poor | 1968 | 97,246 | - |
| GRAVE CR | Poor | 1964 | 96,753 | - |
| CO NORTH FORTY DR TO SOR | Poor | 1985 | 71,687 | - |
| CO NORTH FORTY DR TO SOR | Poor | 1985 | 64,631 | - |
| CST VANDEVENTER AVE CST | Poor | 1956 | 59,295 | - |
| KCT RR | Poor | 1959 | 57,907 | - |
| RP US169S TO IS29S US 1 | Poor | 1957 | 57,469 | - |
| METROLINK | Poor | 1937 | 45,900 | - |
| CST VAN BRUNT BLVD | Poor | 1960 | 45,701 | - |
| MO PAC RR | Poor | 1963 | 44,800 | - |
| UP RR KCT RR | Poor | 1968 | 42,076 | - |
| OWL CR | Poor | 1958 | 38,357 | - |
| MERAMEC RVR SOUTH OUTER | Poor | 1968 | 37,539 | - |
| WILLIAMS CR | Poor | 1958 | 37,226 | - |
| BR OF BOURBEUSE RV | Poor | 1949 | 36,909 | - |
| RT W | Poor | 1961 | 36,578 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Missouri
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST ST UNDERPASS METR | Fair | 1874 | 152 yrs | 2,000 |
| POMME DE TERRE RVR | Poor | 1890 | 136 yrs | 35 |
| MARIES RVR | Poor | 1893 | 133 yrs | 50 |
| ANDERSON AVE | Good | 1897 | 129 yrs | 1,201 |
| SPRING RVR | Poor | 1898 | 128 yrs | 50 |
| CLEAR CR | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 3,662 |
| BR OF GOODWIN CR | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 4,115 |
| OWENS CR | Good | 1900 | 126 yrs | 500 |
| HODGE CR | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 334 |
| BR OF PLATTE RVR | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 188 |
Bridge Safety in Missouri
Bridge condition data for Missouri comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.