FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RT YY S

Carrying RT YY S over SANDY CR

S 29 T 66 N R 17 W, Putnam, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RT YY S

The RT YY S bridge in Putnam, Missouri carries RT YY S over SANDY CR. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 93 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RT YY S compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Missouri bridges
213
Bridges in Putnam · 33 in Poor condition
RT YY S 35.1 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2023
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
93 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7416

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT YY S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RT YY S against other structures in Putnam and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RT YY S?

RT YY S in Putnam, Missouri has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RT YY S inspected?

RT YY S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 93 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT YY S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RT YY S?

RT YY S has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RT YY S?

RT YY S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RT YY S and does age affect safety?

RT YY S was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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