US Bridges

Idaho RD over Wyellow CR

Poor

Linn County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 19 W · Structure no. 23195

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idaho RD over Wyellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idaho RD over Wyellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIdaho RD
CrossesWyellow CR
LocationS 21 T 57 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 395
Coordinates39.73432, -93.03787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$819,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Idaho RD over Wyellow CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Idaho RD over Wyellow CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Idaho RD over Wyellow CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Idaho RD over Wyellow CR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Idaho RD over Wyellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.