US Bridges

Rt a E over Elkhorn CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 11 T 62 N R 37 W · Structure no. 6114

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 11 T 62 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates40.2024, -95.03123
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2024)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt a E over Elkhorn CR 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 a E over Elkhorn CR carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.