Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr
PoorVernon County, Missouri · S 15 T 37 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1649
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.