US Bridges

Rt W E over Dtch #2

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6989

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Dtch #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Dtch #2 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesDtch #2
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67179, -89.68303
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic539 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Dtch #2 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt W E over Dtch #2 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 Dtch #2 carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Dtch #2?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Dtch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.