143rd RD over Medicine CR
GoodPutnam County, Missouri · S 8 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23939
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
143rd RD over Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 143rd RD over Medicine CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 143rd RD over Medicine CR built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 143rd RD over Medicine CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does 143rd RD over Medicine CR carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 143rd RD over Medicine CR?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 143rd RD over Medicine CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.