Rt N E over Saddler Br
PoorPolk County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1569
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 766
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt N E over Saddler Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Saddler Br in Polk 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 3 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N E over Saddler Br built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt N E over Saddler Br 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt N E over Saddler Br carry?
About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt N E over Saddler Br?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt N E over Saddler Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.