US Bridges

Rt N S over UP RR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 33 T 30 N R 14 E · Structure no. 2992

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N S over UP RR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 3,682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,339 by 2044. The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 33 T 30 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates37.21872, -89.5072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length540 ft (164.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,682 (2024)
Projected traffic5,339 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N S over UP RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S over UP 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt N S over UP RR carry?

About 3,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over UP RR?

The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.