US Bridges

Rt H E over Fishing Rvr

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 21 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3523

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Fishing Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesFishing Rvr
LocationS 21 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.30621, -94.27446
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H E over Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Fishing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Fishing Rvr carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.