US Bridges

NE New York RD over Shoal CR

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 22 T 56 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21464

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE New York RD over Shoal CR is a steel truss - thru carrying NE New York RD over Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE New York RD
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 22 T 56 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates39.65229, -93.92674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE New York RD over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE New York RD over Shoal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE New York RD over Shoal CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE New York RD over Shoal CR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NE New York RD over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.