US Bridges

Rt Ww S over UP RR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 3 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3291

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,846
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww S over UP RR in Butler 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 5,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,354 by 2044. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 3 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75246, -90.39651
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,846 (2024)
Projected traffic9,354 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ww S over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Rt Ww S over UP RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over UP RR carry?

About 5,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over UP RR?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.