US Bridges

Mo 23 S over US 50

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 21 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4065

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 23 S over US 50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 23 S over US 50 in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,747 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 23 S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 21 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates38.76883, -93.5658
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,747 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 23 S over US 50 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 23 S over US 50 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 23 S over US 50 carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 23 S over US 50?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 23 S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.