US Bridges

209 ST over Crawford CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 29 W · Structure no. 17339

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

209 ST over Crawford CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 209 ST over Crawford CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries209 ST
CrossesCrawford CR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73363, -94.15181
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 209 ST over Crawford CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 209 ST over Crawford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 209 ST over Crawford CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 209 ST over Crawford CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 209 ST over Crawford CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.