US Bridges

Mo 171 N over Bike Trail

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2738

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 171 N over Bike Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 171 N over Bike Trail in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,165 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 171 N
CrossesBike Trail
LocationS 1 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.18016, -94.37467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2024)
Projected traffic15,165 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 171 N over Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Mo 171 N over Bike Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 171 N over Bike Trail carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 171 N over Bike Trail?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 171 N over Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.