US Bridges

Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 24 T 51 N R 2 W · Structure no. 36036

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGessman RD
CrossesTrib N Fk Cuivre R
LocationS 24 T 51 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.16758, -91.08481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gessman RD over Trib N Fk Cuivre R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.