US Bridges

135th ST over Mass Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 16 T 66 N R 37 W · Structure no. 33865

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th ST over Mass Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th ST over Mass Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries135th ST
CrossesMass Br
LocationS 16 T 66 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.52922, -95.09549
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 135th ST over Mass Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th ST over Mass Br 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 135th ST over Mass Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 135th ST over Mass Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 135th ST over Mass Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.