Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 222 T 30 N R 14 E · Structure no. 4089
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,956 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,869
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,869 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,145 by 2044. The structure is 3,956 ft (1,205.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu carry?
About 11,869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu?
The structure is 3,956 ft (1,205.8 m) long with a longest span of 1,150 ft (350.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 74 E over Mississippi Rvr Cst Aqu?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.