Mo 59 S over Elk River
FairMcDonald County, Missouri · S 15 T 21 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3262
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 541 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,247
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 59 S over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 59 S over Elk River in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,819 by 2044. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mo 59 S over Elk River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 59 S over Elk River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 59 S over Elk River carry?
About 3,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 59 S over Elk River?
The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 59 S over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.