US Bridges

Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 5397

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
637 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 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 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2044. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt M E
Crosses102 Rvr Jayhawk RD
LocationS 15 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.17265, -94.82781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over 102 Rvr Jayhawk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.