US Bridges

US 50 E over Maries Rvr

Good

Osage County, Missouri · S 2 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 34195

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Maries Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 E over Maries Rvr in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,228 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesMaries Rvr
LocationS 2 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.49438, -91.98699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,559 (2024)
Projected traffic6,228 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Maries Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Maries Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Maries Rvr carry?

About 3,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Maries Rvr?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Maries Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.