US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 17 W · Structure no. 34214

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,260 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,823 by 2044. The structure is 2,260 ft (688.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesOsage Arm Lake Oza
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCamden County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.12546, -92.80378
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,260 ft (688.9 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,470 (2024)
Projected traffic14,823 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza?

The structure is 2,260 ft (688.9 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Osage Arm Lake Oza?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.