US Bridges

Rt Z E over Mill CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 25 T 64 N R 41 W · Structure no. 6715

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Mill CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Mill CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 25 T 64 N R 41 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates40.32796, -95.465
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Z E over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt Z E over Mill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Mill CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Mill CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.