US Bridges

US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 16 W · Structure no. 3745

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,478 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate in Cooper 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 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 5,707 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,846 by 2044. The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr Cst Wate
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.98155, -92.74622
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,478 ft (755.3 m)
Longest span425 ft (129.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,707 (2024)
Projected traffic8,846 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate built?

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

What condition is US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate carry?

About 5,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate?

The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long with a longest span of 425 ft (129.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Wate?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.