US Bridges

Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr

PoorClosed to traffic

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 8 T 65 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8017

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
268 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Nn E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 8 T 65 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0NN
Coordinates40.44487, -94.63282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nn E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.