US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Sugar CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 37 W · Structure no. 33129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,956
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 45 S over Sugar CR 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,516 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 2 T 54 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 45
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.52146, -95.02651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2024)
Projected traffic7,516 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Sugar CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 45 S over Sugar CR 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 Sugar CR carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Sugar CR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.