US Bridges

Rt M E over Long Br CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 18 T 62 N R 34 W · Structure no. 1151

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Long Br CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Long Br CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesLong Br CR
LocationS 18 T 62 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.17051, -94.77123
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2024)
Projected traffic601 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 M E over Long Br CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Rt M E over Long Br CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Long Br CR carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Long Br CR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Long Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.