US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr
PoorGasconade County, Missouri · S 19 T 43 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3210
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 863 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,239 by 2044. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr carry?
About 2,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr?
The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.