US Bridges

Monsees Ave over Williams CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 8 T 42 N R 20 W · Structure no. 17522

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monsees Ave over Williams CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Monsees Ave over Williams CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMonsees Ave
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 8 T 42 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43352, -93.15932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Monsees Ave over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monsees Ave over Williams CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monsees Ave over Williams CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Monsees Ave over Williams CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Monsees Ave over Williams CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.