US Bridges

Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E

Good

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 33 T 45 N R 15 W · Structure no. 32501

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 87 S
CrossesUS 50 Rp MO87 to US50E
LocationS 33 T 45 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates38.61203, -92.57104
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 87 S over US 50 Rp MO87 to US50E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.