US Bridges

Rt J S over Silver CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 36 T 35 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8699

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Silver CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Silver CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesSilver CR
LocationS 36 T 35 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.7563, -93.75788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$852,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Silver CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Silver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Silver CR carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Silver CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Silver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.