US Bridges

Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34838

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCambridge RD
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80006, -94.53347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Cambridge RD over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.