US Bridges

Rt B S over James Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 19 W · Structure no. 9931

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over James Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26296, -93.00306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 B S over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt B S over James Rvr 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 B S over James Rvr carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over James Rvr?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.