Rt M S over Osage Rvr
FairBates County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3940
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 779 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M S over Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Osage Rvr in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 46 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 5 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M S over Osage Rvr built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Rt M S over Osage 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Rt M S over Osage Rvr carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Rt M S over Osage Rvr?
The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M S over Osage Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.