US Bridges

Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 24 T 51 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2146

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,894
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 54 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 1,894 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,746 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesS Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 24 T 51 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.18801, -91.87323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,894 (2024)
Projected traffic2,746 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 J E over S Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 1,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over S Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.