Rt U S over Long Br
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Missouri · S 17 T 58 N R 18 W · Structure no. 7958
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Long Br in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Long Br built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Long 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Long Br carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Long Br?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Long Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.