US Bridges

NW River RD S over Brush CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 31 T 54 N R 34 W · Structure no. 2816

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW River RD S over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW River RD S over Brush CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNW River RD S
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 31 T 54 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19475, -94.75962
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2024)
Projected traffic3,226 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 NW River RD S over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW River RD S over Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NW River RD S over Brush CR carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NW River RD S over Brush CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NW River RD S over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.