Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir
FairBenton County, Missouri · S 23 T 39 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3070
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 885 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2044. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir?
The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.