US Bridges

Ryan LN over Imrl RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Livingston County, Missouri · S 1 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 14974

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Ryan LN over Imrl RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryan LN over Imrl RR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRyan LN
CrossesImrl RR
LocationS 1 T 57 N R 24 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78243, -93.54205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryan LN over Imrl RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryan LN over Imrl RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ryan LN over Imrl RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ryan LN over Imrl RR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan LN over Imrl RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.