US Bridges

Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 30 T 57 N R 33 W · Structure no. 10031

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesBr of Platte Rvr
LocationS 30 T 57 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.72226, -94.63684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2024)
Projected traffic244 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Br of Platte 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Br of Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.