Rt D E over Sandy CR
FairMercer County, Missouri · S 29 T 64 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7423
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over Sandy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Sandy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 years old, older 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rt D E over Sandy CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Rt D E over Sandy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt D E over Sandy CR carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over Sandy CR?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over Sandy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.