US Bridges

US 69 S over Benson Br

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5834

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Benson Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 69 S over Benson Br in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 8,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,101 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBenson Br
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.18179, -94.60149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,474 (2024)
Projected traffic16,101 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 69 S over Benson Br built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Benson Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Benson Br carry?

About 8,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Benson Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 S over Benson Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.