US Bridges

Rt D S over KCS RR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1930

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over KCS RR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71985, -94.59006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2024)
Projected traffic5,978 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt D S over KCS RR 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 Rt D S over KCS RR carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over KCS RR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.