US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 33 T 52 N R 35 W · Structure no. 33707

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,887 by 2044. The structure is 546 ft (166.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 33 T 52 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.27402, -94.82714
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length546 ft (166.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr 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 Platte Rvr carry?

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

How long is Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 546 ft (166.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.