US Bridges

Rt O S over Grand Rvr

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 1 T 43 N R 32 W · Structure no. 7246

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 1 T 43 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates38.54985, -94.50864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt O S over Grand Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.