US Bridges

Rt Y S over Chandler CR

Poor

Cass County, Missouri · S 13 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7911

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Chandler CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Chandler CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y S
CrossesChandler CR
LocationS 13 T 45 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71761, -94.53298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2024)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Chandler CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Chandler CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Chandler CR carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Chandler CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Chandler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.