Old N HWY over Brush CR
PoorClosed to trafficPlatte County, Missouri · S 18 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 19488
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old N HWY over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old N HWY over Brush CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old N HWY over Brush CR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Old N HWY over Brush CR 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 April 2018.
How much traffic does Old N HWY over Brush CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old N HWY over Brush CR?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old N HWY over Brush CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.