US Bridges

NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 35 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16274

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
124 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Ridgeway DR
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 35 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.7135, -93.89696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Ridgeway DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NE Ridgeway DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.