US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Cane CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2196 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 3924

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 72 E over Cane CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 35 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 12,657 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,681 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 2196 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3875, -89.72093
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,657 (2024)
Projected traffic24,681 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 72 E over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Cane CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Cane CR carry?

About 12,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Cane CR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.