US Bridges

Washington ST over UP RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Pettis County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23167

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over UP RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Washington ST over UP RR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71067, -93.22409
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Washington ST over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over UP RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over UP RR?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.