US Bridges

Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3283

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,026 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp Business 50 Wes
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58043, -92.27937
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,872 (2024)
Projected traffic5,026 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50 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 Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50 carry?

About 2,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp Business 50 Wes over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.