US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr
PoorSaline County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 21 W · Structure no. 783
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,585
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,585 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,274 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr carry?
About 3,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 N over Blackwater Rvr Ovr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.