Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 14 E · Structure no. 134
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45 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 Drain Dtch #45 carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W E over Drain Dtch #45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.