Saxton RD over James Branch
GoodBuchanan County, Missouri · S 25 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14097
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saxton RD over James Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saxton RD over James Branch in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saxton RD over James Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saxton RD over James Branch 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 Saxton RD over James Branch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saxton RD over James Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Saxton RD over James Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.