US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1153

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,633 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,721 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61655, -94.4806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,633 (2024)
Projected traffic6,721 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 2 E over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr 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 2 E over Grand Rvr carry?

About 3,633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.