Rt W E over Loose CR
FairOsage County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2015
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 416
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W E over Loose CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Loose CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W E over Loose CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W E over Loose 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rt W E over Loose CR carry?
About 416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rt W E over Loose CR?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W E over Loose CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.