Penich Ave over Unnamed Str
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 54 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20787
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penich Ave over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penich Ave over Unnamed Str in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penich Ave over Unnamed Str built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penich Ave over Unnamed Str 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Penich Ave over Unnamed Str carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Penich Ave over Unnamed Str?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Penich Ave over Unnamed Str?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.