US Bridges

Dayton Ave over High CR

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Missouri · S 24 T 66 N R 42 W · Structure no. 13096

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton Ave over High CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Dayton Ave over High CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDayton Ave
CrossesHigh CR
LocationS 24 T 66 N R 42 W
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51236, -95.61144
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dayton Ave over High CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton Ave over High CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dayton Ave over High CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dayton Ave over High CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton Ave over High CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.