US Bridges

Mo 245 S over Maze CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 9 T 32 N R 25 W · Structure no. 4169

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 245 S over Maze CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 245 S over Maze CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 245 S
CrossesMaze CR
LocationS 9 T 32 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates37.51858, -93.67254
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 245 S over Maze CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 245 S over Maze 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 245 S over Maze CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 245 S over Maze CR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 245 S over Maze CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.