US Bridges

Rt J S over Sac Rvr

Poor

Cedar County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 26 W · Structure no. 1746

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
791 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Sac Rvr in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 4 T 34 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.73498, -93.77971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length791 ft (241.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt J S over Sac Rvr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Sac Rvr carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.