Mo 22 E over Saling Br
PoorAudrain County, Missouri · S 33 T 52 N R 12 W · Structure no. 5329
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,488
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 22 E over Saling Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 22 E over Saling Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 22 E over Saling Br built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Mo 22 E over Saling Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 22 E over Saling Br carry?
About 3,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mo 22 E over Saling Br?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 22 E over Saling Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.