US Bridges

SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 34 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14061

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Saxton RD
CrossesOld Chnl Platte Rv
LocationS 34 T 57 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71892, -94.69416
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic173 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv 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 2023.

How much traffic does SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Saxton RD over Old Chnl Platte Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.