US Bridges

Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 5 T 57 N R 19 W · Structure no. 1740

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 11 S
CrossesW Yellow CR
LocationS 5 T 57 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates39.79483, -93.04978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2024)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 11 S over W Yellow 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 Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 11 S over W Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.