Mo 16 E over US 61
FairLewis County, Missouri · S 34 T 62 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2848
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,146
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 16 E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 16 E over US 61 in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,112 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 16 E over US 61 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 16 E over US 61 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 16 E over US 61 carry?
About 2,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 16 E over US 61?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 16 E over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.