US Bridges

Rt M E over W Medicine CR

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 7 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9379

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over W Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over W Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesW Medicine CR
LocationS 7 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.53047, -93.42524
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic189 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over W Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt M E over W Medicine 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 M E over W Medicine CR carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over W Medicine CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over W Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.