US Bridges

Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 12 E · Structure no. 35975

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 289
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.08206, -89.75326
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.