Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive
GoodMaries County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2187
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 438
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive carry?
About 438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 42 E over Little Maries Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.