US Bridges

Rt M E over UP RR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 28 T 58 N R 26 W · Structure no. 2072

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over UP RR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 28 T 58 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.80949, -93.8341
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over UP RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over UP RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over UP RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.