US Bridges

Rt B S over Oyster Br

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 1 T 60 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3499

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Oyster Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt B S over Oyster Br in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesOyster Br
LocationS 1 T 60 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates40.02503, -91.50687
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2024)
Projected traffic2,588 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Oyster Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Oyster Br 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 Rt B S over Oyster Br carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Oyster Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Oyster Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.