US Bridges

Harness RD over Plattin CR

Poor

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 857 T 39 N R 6 E · Structure no. 22089

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harness RD over Plattin CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harness RD over Plattin CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 119 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 4 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarness RD
CrossesPlattin CR
LocationS 857 T 39 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 340
Coordinates38.12894, -90.40921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic484 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harness RD over Plattin CR built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Harness RD over Plattin CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Harness RD over Plattin CR carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harness RD over Plattin CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harness RD over Plattin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.