US Bridges

Rt Y S over Third CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 33 T 42 N R 7 W · Structure no. 8224

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Third CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y S over Third CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesThird CR
LocationS 33 T 42 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.33967, -91.70693
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2024)
Projected traffic483 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Y S over Third CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt Y S over Third 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Third CR carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Third CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Third CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.