US Bridges

162 S over Mo 96

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 6 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2741

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

162 S over Mo 96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 162 S over Mo 96 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 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries162 S
CrossesMo 96
LocationS 6 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates37.179, -94.35002
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2024)
Projected traffic666 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 162 S over Mo 96 built?

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

What condition is 162 S over Mo 96 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 162 S over Mo 96 carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 162 S over Mo 96?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 162 S over Mo 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.