Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr
PoorMaries County, Missouri · S 22 T 40 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2206
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 808 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gasconade Rvr built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr?
The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 42 E over Gasconade Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.