W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 32 W · Structure no. 21350
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 4 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr 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 W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns W 261 ST over Br of S Grand Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.