US Bridges

US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4241

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,954
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,954 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,170 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesCst Eastland DR
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.55103, -92.14824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,954 (2024)
Projected traffic26,170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR 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 US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR carry?

About 14,954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Cst Eastland DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.