Rt M E over Dtch #21
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 13 E · Structure no. 359
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Dtch #21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Dtch #21 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M E over Dtch #21 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M E over Dtch #21 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 M E over Dtch #21 carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Dtch #21?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Dtch #21?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.