US Bridges

Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3055

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,418 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,846
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2044. The structure is 1,418 ft (432.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesCannon Reservoir
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.50732, -91.64745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,418 ft (432.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,846 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir carry?

About 1,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir?

The structure is 1,418 ft (432.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Cannon Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.