Mo 53 S over Black Rvr
FairButler County, Missouri · S 15 T 23 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3585
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,466 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 53 S over Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over Black Rvr in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,914 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2044. The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 53 S over Black Rvr built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 53 S over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 53 S over Black Rvr carry?
About 5,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mo 53 S over Black Rvr?
The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 53 S over Black Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.