Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR
PoorBenton County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17988
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.