Rt Z E over Platte Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficPlatte County, Missouri · S 1 T 54 N R 34 W · Structure no. 8562
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 838 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 958
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Z E over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Platte Rvr in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 958 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2044. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Z E over Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Z 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt Z E over Platte Rvr carry?
About 958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt Z E over Platte Rvr?
The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Z E over Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.