US Bridges

E Main N over US 65

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2590

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main N over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main N over US 65 in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Main N
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 16 T 40 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.24257, -93.36033
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main N over US 65 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E Main 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 E Main N over US 65 carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E Main N over US 65?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Main N over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.