Mo 96 E over Mo 171
PoorJasper County, Missouri · S 6 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2740
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,132
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 96 E over Mo 171 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 96 E over Mo 171 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 96 E over Mo 171 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 96 E over Mo 171 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 96 E over Mo 171 carry?
About 1,132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Mo 96 E over Mo 171?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 96 E over Mo 171?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.