US Bridges

Mo 90 E over Trent CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 35 T 22 N R 30 W · Structure no. 1518

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 90 E over Trent CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 90 E over Trent CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 90 E
CrossesTrent CR
LocationS 35 T 22 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 90
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.58299, -94.13833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 90 E over Trent CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mo 90 E over Trent 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 90 E over Trent CR carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 90 E over Trent CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 90 E over Trent CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.