US Bridges

Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 4 T 52 N R 20 W · Structure no. 19582

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLotus Ave
CrossesEdmondson CR
LocationS 4 T 52 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates39.32562, -93.102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byCounty 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 Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lotus Ave over Edmondson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.