US Bridges

W Ely RD over Minnow CR

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 30 T 57 N R 4 W · Structure no. 18420

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,766
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ely RD over Minnow CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Ely RD over Minnow CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,434 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Ely RD
CrossesMinnow CR
LocationS 30 T 57 N R 4 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71314, -91.39658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,766 (2023)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Ely RD over Minnow CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ely RD over Minnow CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Ely RD over Minnow CR carry?

About 4,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Ely RD over Minnow CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Ely RD over Minnow CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.