278 TH over East Br
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22680
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
278 TH over East Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 278 TH over East Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 120 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 278 TH over East Br built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 278 TH 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 278 TH over East Br carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 278 TH over East Br?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 278 TH over East Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.