US Bridges

N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 37074

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr is a concrete slab carrying N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 83 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 3rd ST
CrossesBike Path Finley Rvr
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02565, -93.20603
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2025)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N 3rd ST over Bike Path Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.