Rt W S over Ashley Br
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Missouri · S 19 T 39 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8359
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Ashley Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Ashley Br in Washington 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ashley Br built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Ashley Br 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Ashley Br carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Ashley Br?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Ashley Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.