US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Shain CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 13 T 66 N R 28 W · Structure no. 32916

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Shain CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 46 E over Shain CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesShain CR
LocationS 13 T 66 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.51505, -94.00999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2024)
Projected traffic384 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Mo 46 E over Shain CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Shain 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 Mo 46 E over Shain CR carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Shain CR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Shain CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.