US Bridges

Rt M S over Long Br

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 30 T 66 N R 38 W · Structure no. 6883

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Long Br in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 30 T 66 N R 38 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.50849, -95.24054
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 M S over Long Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M S over Long Br 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 M S over Long Br carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Long Br?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.