US Bridges

US 59 S over Squaw CR

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 26 T 62 N R 39 W · Structure no. 2221

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 S over Squaw CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 S over Squaw CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesSquaw CR
LocationS 26 T 62 N R 39 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates40.15592, -95.2643
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2024)
Projected traffic953 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 S over Squaw CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 S over Squaw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 S over Squaw CR carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 59 S over Squaw CR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over Squaw CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.