US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 11 T 40 N R 14 W · Structure no. 32642

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
972 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2044. The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesOsage Rvr
LocationS 11 T 40 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23553, -92.44919
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length972 ft (296.3 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2024)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr?

The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.