Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr
PoorPosted for loadLaclede County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7123
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 472 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 295
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2044. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr carry?
About 295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt O E over Gasconade Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.