US Bridges

342nd ST over Sugar CR

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Cass County, Missouri · S 28 T 43 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36585

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

342nd ST over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 342nd ST over Sugar CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries342nd ST
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 28 T 43 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 590
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49587, -94.23396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 342nd ST over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 342nd ST over Sugar CR 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 342nd ST over Sugar CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 342nd ST over Sugar CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 342nd ST over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.