US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Cane CR

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 5 E · Structure no. 36984

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 142 E over Cane CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 142
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.56098, -90.46658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Mo 142 E over Cane CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Cane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Cane CR carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Cane CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.