US Bridges

Mo 116 E over UP RR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 24 T 55 N R 28 W · Structure no. 1850

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 116 E over UP RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 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 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 1,704 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,215 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 24 T 55 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 116
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.56805, -94.00157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2024)
Projected traffic2,215 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Mo 116 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 116 E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over UP RR carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over UP RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.