Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr
FairPike County, Missouri · S 23 T 55 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3330
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2044. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 79 S over Salt Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.