US Bridges

245th RD over Br of Pass Br

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 2 T 50 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15079

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th RD over Br of Pass Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 245th RD over Br of Pass Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries245th RD
CrossesBr of Pass Br
LocationS 2 T 50 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates39.15071, -93.39689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245th RD over Br of Pass Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 245th RD over Br of Pass Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 245th RD over Br of Pass Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 245th RD over Br of Pass Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 245th RD over Br of Pass Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.