NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 1 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 15385
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns NE 143rd Terrace over Br of Fishing Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.