US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 17 T 40 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2587

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
832 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 48 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 5,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2044. The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesOsage Rvr
LocationS 17 T 40 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.24336, -93.38757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length832 ft (253.6 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (2024)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mo 7 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr carry?

About 5,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr?

The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.