US Bridges

355 ST over Joslin Br

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 3 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24984

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355 ST over Joslin Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 355 ST over Joslin 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries355 ST
CrossesJoslin Br
LocationS 3 T 42 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 592
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.46916, -94.21449
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 355 ST over Joslin Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 355 ST over Joslin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 355 ST over Joslin Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 355 ST over Joslin Br?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 355 ST over Joslin Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.