US Bridges

US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 10 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 11827

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,459
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 9,459 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,553 by 2044. The structure is 1,201 ft (366.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesOsage Rvr Crd Conservat
LocationS 10 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.49299, -92.00898
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,201 ft (366.1 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,459 (2024)
Projected traffic16,553 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat carry?

About 9,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat?

The structure is 1,201 ft (366.1 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Osage Rvr Crd Conservat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.