US Bridges

Rt M E over Cantrell CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 16 W · Structure no. 2168

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Cantrell CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Cantrell CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesCantrell CR
LocationS 30 T 31 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37788, -92.72739
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 M E over Cantrell CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Cantrell CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Cantrell CR carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Cantrell CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Cantrell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.