US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 26 T 55 N R 34 W · Structure no. 30307

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,406 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2044. The structure is 1,406 ft (428.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 26 T 55 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.5506, -94.67771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,406 ft (428.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic754 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 1,406 ft (428.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.