US Bridges

Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 34 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 132

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesOtter Slu Dtch
LocationS 34 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67087, -89.63757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2024)
Projected traffic905 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 W E over Otter Slu Dtch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Otter Slu Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.