US Bridges

Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 10 T 60 N R 33 W · Structure no. 23217

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBerlin Road
CrossesElm Grove Br
LocationS 10 T 60 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 396
Coordinates40.03928, -94.58952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Road over Elm Grove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Road over Elm Grove Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.