US Bridges

Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Missouri · S 6 T 53 N R 34 W · Structure no. 16913

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesIntrurbn Rd-Shanks
CrossesJowler CR
LocationS 6 T 53 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates39.42897, -94.7524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Intrurbn Rd-Shanks over Jowler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.