US Bridges

W 216 ST over UP RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Ray County, Missouri · S 17 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12634

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 216 ST over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 216 ST over UP RR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW 216 ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 17 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.48891, -94.17692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 216 ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 216 ST over UP RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 216 ST over UP RR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 216 ST over UP RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns W 216 ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.