US Bridges

Rt V E over Elkhorn CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 5 T 63 N R 36 W · Structure no. 7359

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 5 T 63 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.29257, -94.97523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic389 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 V E over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.