US Bridges

SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk

PoorClosed to traffic

Henry County, Missouri · S 24 T 41 N R 28 W · Structure no. 20927

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 250
CrossesBr of Montrose Lk
LocationS 24 T 41 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates38.33658, -93.97289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SW 250 over Br of Montrose Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.