US Bridges

Rt J S over US 50

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 32 T 44 N R 10 W · Structure no. 35481

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over US 50 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt J S over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 32 T 44 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.51928, -92.05056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2024)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over US 50 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over US 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over US 50 carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over US 50?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.