US Bridges

Golden Ave over Salt Fk

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 23 T 51 N R 22 W · Structure no. 34082

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Ave over Salt Fk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golden Ave over Salt Fk in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Ave
CrossesSalt Fk
LocationS 23 T 51 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18584, -93.28357
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Ave over Salt Fk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Ave over Salt Fk 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 Golden Ave over Salt Fk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golden Ave over Salt Fk?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Ave over Salt Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.