Rt E E over W Medicine Ck
PoorMercer County, Missouri · S 28 T 64 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2286
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E E over W Medicine Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over W Medicine Ck in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E E over W Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E E over W Medicine Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt E E over W Medicine Ck carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt E E over W Medicine Ck?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E E over W Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.