US Bridges

US 50 E over Mo 13

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 25 W · Structure no. 32605

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,437
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Mo 13 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Mo 13 in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9,437 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,515 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesMo 13
LocationS 16 T 46 N R 25 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.77293, -93.68579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,437 (2024)
Projected traffic16,515 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Mo 13 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Mo 13 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Mo 13 carry?

About 9,437 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Mo 13?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Mo 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.