Ruskaup RD over Second CR
PoorPosted for loadGasconade County, Missouri · S 7 T 43 N R 5 W · Structure no. 23897
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruskaup RD over Second CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Ruskaup RD over Second CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ruskaup RD over Second CR built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruskaup RD over Second CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ruskaup RD over Second CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ruskaup RD over Second CR?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ruskaup RD over Second CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.