US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR

Good

Warren County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 35274

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,560 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 16,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,216 by 2044. The structure is 2,560 ft (780.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesMissouri Rvr UP RR
LocationS 23 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55791, -90.99814
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,560 ft (780.3 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,108 (2024)
Projected traffic32,216 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR 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 Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR carry?

About 16,108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

The structure is 2,560 ft (780.3 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.