US Bridges

Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2920

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld 66 Blvd S
CrossesMo 171
LocationS 2 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.16987, -94.39194
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2024)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171 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 Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171 carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old 66 Blvd S over Mo 171?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.