US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 18 W · Structure no. 4814

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 103 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 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2044. The structure is 2,222 ft (677.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr KCS RR
LocationS 3 T 51 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22255, -92.85136
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,222 ft (677.3 m)
Longest span344 ft (104.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2024)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR?

The structure is 2,222 ft (677.3 m) long with a longest span of 344 ft (104.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 240 E over Missouri Rvr KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.