Rt M E over Platte Rvr
FairNodaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 62 N R 34 W · Structure no. 1152
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 552 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Platte Rvr 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 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Platte Rvr 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 Platte Rvr 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M E over Platte Rvr carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Platte Rvr?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.