US Bridges

Rt H E over Platte Rvr

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 28 T 56 N R 34 W · Structure no. 3241

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Platte Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 28 T 56 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.64364, -94.72831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rt H E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Platte Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.