US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr
PoorSaline County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2524
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 521 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,618
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,332 by 2044. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr carry?
About 3,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr?
The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 S over Blackwater Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.