US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Ditch

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 35 W · Structure no. 32998

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 45 S over Ditch in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,887 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesDitch
LocationS 3 T 51 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.25367, -94.80701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,151 (2024)
Projected traffic7,887 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 45 S over Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over Ditch carry?

About 4,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.