US Bridges

Rt U E over 102 Rvr

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 35 W · Structure no. 8108

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over 102 Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over 102 Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
Crosses102 Rvr
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.25827, -94.82407
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2024)
Projected traffic777 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over 102 Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt U E over 102 Rvr 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 U E over 102 Rvr carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over 102 Rvr?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over 102 Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.