Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize
PoorClosed to trafficMiller County, Missouri · S 36 T 39 N R 15 W · Structure no. 20779
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize is a steel continuous suspension carrying Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize 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 January 2021.
How much traffic does Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 414 ft (126.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Swinging Br RD over Grand Auglaize?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.