US Bridges

Rt W S over North Rvr

Good

Shelby County, Missouri · S 8 T 58 N R 9 W · Structure no. 8470

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over North Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over North Rvr in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesNorth Rvr
LocationS 8 T 58 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.84368, -91.9185
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 W S over North Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt W S over North Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over North Rvr carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over North Rvr?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over North Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.