Mo 7 N over US 65
FairBenton County, Missouri · S 20 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 2589
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,491
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 7 N over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 N over US 65 in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,359 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 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 | 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 Mo 7 N over US 65 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 7 N over US 65 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 7 N over US 65 carry?
About 6,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 7 N over US 65?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 7 N over US 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.