Rt U E over Howard CR
PoorMoniteau County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2032
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 406
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over Howard CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over Howard CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U E over Howard CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U E over Howard CR 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Rt U E over Howard CR carry?
About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over Howard CR?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over Howard CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.