US Bridges

NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 26 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 36216

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNE Ridgeway DR
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 26 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates39.71361, -93.89489
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Ridgeway DR over Otter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR carry?

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

How long is NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NE Ridgeway DR over Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.