US Bridges

Rt Yy E over East CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 12 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7252

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy E over East CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Yy E over East CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,204 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Yy E
CrossesEast CR
LocationS 12 T 45 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.72649, -94.51697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,184 (2024)
Projected traffic10,204 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Yy E over East CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt Yy E over East CR 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 Yy E over East CR carry?

About 6,184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy E over East CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy E over East CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.