US Bridges

Rt W E over Moniteau CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7352

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Moniteau CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Moniteau CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesMoniteau CR
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.08337, -92.59006
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2024)
Projected traffic818 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Rt W E over Moniteau CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt W E over Moniteau 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 Rt W E over Moniteau CR carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Moniteau CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Moniteau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.