US Bridges

SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 35 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14073

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSE Saxton RD
CrossesThird Fk Platte Rv
LocationS 35 T 57 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates39.71812, -94.68418
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 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 Third Fk Platte Rv built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Saxton RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.