US Bridges

Rt B E over Mo 7

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 24 T 43 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3397

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Mo 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Mo 7 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesMo 7
LocationS 24 T 43 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.50073, -94.0713
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic782 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Mo 7 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Mo 7 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 B E over Mo 7 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Mo 7?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Mo 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.