US Bridges

US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 521

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 13,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,884 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesCst Vetter LN
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.56008, -92.15542
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,648 (2024)
Projected traffic23,884 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$858,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN 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 US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN carry?

About 13,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Cst Vetter LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.