US Bridges

Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR

Poor

Platte County, Missouri · S 11 T 52 N R 36 W · Structure no. 6000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,441 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,684
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR is a steel continuous arch - thru carrying Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 10,684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,902 by 2044. The structure is 2,441 ft (744 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 92 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr RR UP RR
LocationS 11 T 52 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 92
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.32999, -94.90645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,441 ft (744 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,684 (2024)
Projected traffic21,902 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$85.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR carry?

About 10,684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR?

The structure is 2,441 ft (744 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 92 E over Missouri Rvr RR UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.