US Bridges

Mo 41 S over UP RR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2475

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 41 S over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 41 S over UP RR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,495 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 41 S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 41
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13065, -93.16471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,227 (2024)
Projected traffic5,495 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 41 S over UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 41 S over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 41 S over UP RR carry?

About 4,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 41 S over UP RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 41 S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.