Rt W S over Medigener CR
PoorVernon County, Missouri · S 33 T 36 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9951
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Medigener CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Medigener CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W S over Medigener CR built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Medigener CR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Medigener CR carry?
About 4,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Medigener CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Medigener CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.