Gem RD over Lowes Br
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Missouri · S 33 T 60 N R 20 W · Structure no. 15042
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gem RD over Lowes Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gem RD over Lowes Br in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gem RD over Lowes Br built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Gem RD over Lowes Br 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Gem RD over Lowes Br carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gem RD over Lowes Br?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Gem RD over Lowes Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.