US Bridges

Rt M E over Ramsey CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 185 T 29 N R 13 E · Structure no. 613

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Ramsey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Ramsey CR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,149 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesRamsey CR
LocationS 185 T 29 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21402, -89.56048
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,149 (2024)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Ramsey CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Ramsey CR carry?

About 2,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Ramsey CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.