NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, Missouri · S 29 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16614
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NE Ridgeway DR over Lit Otter CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.