US Bridges

SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 36715

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 240 E
CrossesMoniteau Crk
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.98133, -92.56647
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk built?

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

What condition is SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk 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 SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SP 240 E over Moniteau Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.