US Bridges

Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 22 T 65 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8263

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesNew Chnl Chariton
LocationS 22 T 65 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41829, -92.67159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over New Chnl Chariton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.