Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2271 T 30 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6352
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 772
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 years old, older 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr carry?
About 772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a E over Whitewater Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.