Rt W S over Dtch No 3
PoorPosted for loadRipley County, Missouri · S 26 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 7818
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 254
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Dtch No 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Dtch No 3 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W S over Dtch No 3 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Dtch No 3 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Dtch No 3 carry?
About 254 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Dtch No 3?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Dtch No 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.