Rt J E over Castor Rvr
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 8 E · Structure no. 8946
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J E over Castor Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Castor Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 919 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 J E over Castor Rvr built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Rt J E over Castor Rvr 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 Rt J E over Castor Rvr carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt J E over Castor Rvr?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J E over Castor Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.