US Bridges

Rt J S over Young Br

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2009

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Young Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Young Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,069 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesYoung Br
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.72528, -94.44262
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2024)
Projected traffic6,069 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Rt J S over Young Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt J S over Young Br 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 J S over Young Br carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Young Br?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Young Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.