US Bridges

US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned

Poor

Atchison County, Missouri · S 33 T 65 N R 42 W · Structure no. 6071

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,904 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2044. The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr Abandoned
LocationS 33 T 65 N R 42 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.40008, -95.64982
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,904 ft (580.3 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$66.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned?

The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Missouri Rvr Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.