Adair Ave over Elm Br
PoorSaline County, Missouri · S 7 T 50 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15479
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adair Ave over Elm Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adair Ave over Elm Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Adair Ave over Elm Br built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adair Ave over Elm 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 Adair Ave over Elm Br carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Adair Ave over Elm Br?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Adair Ave over Elm Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.