US Bridges

Mesquite Ave over Salt Br

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 28 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 29432

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesquite Ave over Salt Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mesquite Ave over Salt Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMesquite Ave
CrossesSalt Br
LocationS 28 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09153, -93.10542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesquite Ave over Salt Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesquite Ave over Salt Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mesquite Ave over Salt Br carry?

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

How long is Mesquite Ave over Salt Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mesquite Ave over Salt Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.