Brant ST E over UP RR
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Missouri · S 19 T 66 N R 23 W · Structure no. 37251
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 126 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brant ST E over UP RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brant ST E over UP RR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brant ST E over UP RR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brant ST E over UP RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Brant ST E over UP RR carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Brant ST E over UP RR?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Brant ST E over UP RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.