Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk
FairPosted for loadCass County, Missouri · S 27 T 46 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12460
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Ave over Br of W Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.