US Bridges

Rt W S over Long Br

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 7 T 58 N R 34 W · Structure no. 7059

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Long Br in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 7 T 58 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyAndrew County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.86, -94.75732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Long Br built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt W S over Long Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Long Br carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Long Br?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.