Rt W E over Smithville Reservo
FairPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 31 T 54 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3027
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 725 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,032
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W E over Smithville Reservo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Smithville Reservo in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2044. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W E over Smithville Reservo built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Rt W E over Smithville Reservo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt W E over Smithville Reservo carry?
About 5,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt W E over Smithville Reservo?
The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W E over Smithville Reservo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.