US Bridges

US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 33 T 49 N R 15 W · Structure no. 36690

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,926 by 2044. The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesKaty Trail Salt CR
LocationS 33 T 49 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99219, -92.61662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length566 ft (172.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2024)
Projected traffic2,926 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR?

The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over Katy Trail Salt CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.