Rt J S over Katy Trail
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Missouri · S 36 T 43 N R 25 W · Structure no. 1994
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J S over Katy Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Katy Trail in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt J S over Katy Trail built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt J S over Katy Trail 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rt J S over Katy Trail carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt J S over Katy Trail?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J S over Katy Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.