US Bridges

Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Missouri · S 8 T 55 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9742

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 8 T 55 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.57373, -92.26531
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt 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 Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.