Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR
PoorNodaway County, Missouri · S 35 T 63 N R 37 W · Structure no. 15156
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Elkhorn Trail over Elkhorn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.