US Bridges

Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 25 T 63 N R 37 W · Structure no. 35852

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairway RD
CrossesTrib of Elkhorn CR
LocationS 25 T 63 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 853
Coordinates40.23056, -95.01111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.