US Bridges

Mo 66 E over Mo 249

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28999

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 66 E over Mo 249 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 66 E over Mo 249 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,589 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,313 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMo 66 E
CrossesMo 249
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates37.08329, -94.42515
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,589 (2024)
Projected traffic13,313 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 66 E over Mo 249 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mo 66 E over Mo 249 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 66 E over Mo 249 carry?

About 8,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 66 E over Mo 249?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 66 E over Mo 249?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.