US Bridges

Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr

Poor

Platte County, Missouri · S 25 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4174

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
791 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,862 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,038 by 2044. The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 92 E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 25 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 92
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36947, -94.78686
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length791 ft (241.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,862 (2024)
Projected traffic13,038 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 6,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 92 E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.