SW 66th RD over Sugar CR
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 30 T 55 N R 36 W · Structure no. 20388
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 66th RD over Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 66th RD over Sugar CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SW 66th RD over Sugar CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SW 66th RD over Sugar CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SW 66th RD over Sugar CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 66th RD over Sugar CR?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SW 66th RD over Sugar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.