US Bridges

Rt W E over Grand Rvr

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 3 T 43 N R 32 W · Structure no. 7291

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 3 T 43 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54635, -94.44398
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2024)
Projected traffic538 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 W E over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt W E over Grand Rvr 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 W E over Grand Rvr carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.