Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Missouri · S 21 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 18037
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.