US Bridges

Rt J S over Coon CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8426

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Coon CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Coon CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,102 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesCoon CR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.91523, -91.01114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2024)
Projected traffic4,102 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Coon CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt J S over Coon CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Coon CR carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Coon CR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Coon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.