US Bridges

140th ST over New Hope CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16060

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over New Hope CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th ST over New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries140th ST
CrossesNew Hope CR
LocationS 1 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.34621, -94.32297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th ST over New Hope CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over New Hope CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does 140th ST over New Hope CR carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 140th ST over New Hope CR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over New Hope CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.