US Bridges

Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 22 T 30 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8244

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesGlass Hollow Br
LocationS 22 T 30 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.32905, -93.8815
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br 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 Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Glass Hollow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.