US Bridges

Waldo RD over James Rvr

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 24 T 29 N R 17 W · Structure no. 28357

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Waldo RD over James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waldo RD over James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaldo RD
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 24 T 29 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 418
Coordinates37.19402, -92.7444
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Waldo RD over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldo RD over James Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Waldo RD over James Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waldo RD over James Rvr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo RD over James Rvr?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.