US Bridges

Rt W S over Gees CR

Good

Grundy County, Missouri · S 31 T 60 N R 24 W · Structure no. 36873

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Gees CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Gees CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesGees CR
LocationS 31 T 60 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.96634, -93.64648
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic238 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt W S over Gees CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Gees CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Gees CR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Gees CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Gees CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.