US Bridges

NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr

Good

Grundy County, Missouri · S 27 T 63 N R 24 W · Structure no. 34254

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 2nd Ave
CrossesBr of Weldon Rvr
LocationS 27 T 63 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates40.22583, -93.59444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW 2nd Ave over Br of Weldon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.