US Bridges

Rt Jj S over Contrary CR

GoodPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 18 T 56 N R 35 W · Structure no. 358

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj S over Contrary CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj S over Contrary CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt Jj S
CrossesContrary CR
LocationS 18 T 56 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates39.67534, -94.87058
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2024)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jj S over Contrary CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt Jj S over Contrary CR 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 Jj S over Contrary CR carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj S over Contrary CR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj S over Contrary CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.