US 160 E over Sons CR
FairDade County, Missouri · S 29 T 31 N R 27 W · Structure no. 2197
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,827
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 E over Sons CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Sons CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 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 5 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 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,466 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 160 E over Sons CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 160 E over Sons 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 US 160 E over Sons CR carry?
About 1,827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 160 E over Sons CR?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 E over Sons CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.