Rt B S over Osage Rvr
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 1 T 42 N R 12 W · Structure no. 5890
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,285
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B S over Osage Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt B S over Osage Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2044. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B S over Osage Rvr built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Rt B S over Osage Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt B S over Osage Rvr carry?
About 3,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt B S over Osage Rvr?
The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B S over Osage Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.