268 ST over East Br
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22242
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
268 ST over East Br is a steel truss - thru carrying 268 ST over East Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 268 ST over East Br built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is 268 ST over East Br 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 268 ST over East Br carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 268 ST over East Br?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 268 ST over East Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.