3rd ST over Fishing Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Missouri · S 17 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 21166
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2017
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd ST over Fishing Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying 3rd ST over Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 3rd ST over Fishing Rvr built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd ST over 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 2017.
How much traffic does 3rd ST over Fishing Rvr carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 3rd ST over Fishing Rvr?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd ST over Fishing Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.