Rt M S over Shelters CR
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Missouri · S 12 T 31 N R 7 E · Structure no. 8987
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M S over Shelters CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Shelters CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt M S over Shelters CR built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M S over Shelters CR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M S over Shelters CR carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt M S over Shelters CR?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M S over Shelters CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.