US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Salt CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5642

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,641
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Salt CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 240 E over Salt CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 2,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,433 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesSalt CR
LocationS 31 T 50 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09293, -92.64736
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,641 (2024)
Projected traffic3,433 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$835,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 240 E over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 240 E over Salt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 240 E over Salt CR carry?

About 2,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Salt CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 240 E over Salt CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.