US Bridges

Northridge Ave over Goodson Br

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 34 T 59 N R 13 W · Structure no. 17980

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northridge Ave over Goodson Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northridge Ave over Goodson Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 38 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthridge Ave
CrossesGoodson Br
LocationS 34 T 59 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates39.86929, -92.33217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northridge Ave over Goodson Br built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Northridge Ave over Goodson Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Northridge Ave over Goodson Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northridge Ave over Goodson Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Northridge Ave over Goodson Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.