US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Cedar CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 26 T 33 N R 28 W · Structure no. 1512

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Cedar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 97 S over Cedar CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 26 T 33 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.57251, -93.97348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Cedar CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Cedar CR carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Cedar CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.