US Bridges

Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 28 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 33926

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt P E
Crosses3rd Fk of Platte R
LocationS 28 T 58 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates39.81333, -94.60667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2024)
Projected traffic485 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R 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 Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over 3rd Fk of Platte R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.