US Bridges

140th ST over Shankton Br Medici

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Putnam County, Missouri · S 13 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 29396

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Shankton Br Medici is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries140th ST
CrossesShankton Br Medici
LocationS 13 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.53013, -93.32562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici 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 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over Shankton Br Medici?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.