US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 64 N R 37 W · Structure no. 36763

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesNodaway Rvr
LocationS 28 T 64 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 46
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.33293, -95.08032
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic697 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Nodaway Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.