US 160 E over James Rvr
FairChristian County, Missouri · S 36 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3540
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,401
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 E over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 17,401 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,452 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 E over James Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 E over James 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 E over James Rvr carry?
About 17,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 160 E over James Rvr?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 E over James Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.