US Bridges

US 159 S over Squaw CR

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 39 W · Structure no. 2234

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 159 S over Squaw CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 159 S over Squaw CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 159 S
CrossesSquaw CR
LocationS 11 T 60 N R 39 W
RouteU.S. Route 159
Coordinates40.04065, -95.25333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2024)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 159 S over Squaw CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 159 S over Squaw CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 159 S over Squaw CR carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 159 S over Squaw CR?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 159 S over Squaw CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.