US Bridges

US 36 W over Missouri Rvr

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 19 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,718 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Missouri Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Missouri Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,298 by 2044. The structure is 1,718 ft (523.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesMissouri Rvr
LocationS 19 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74874, -94.85785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,718 ft (523.6 m)
Longest span425 ft (129.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,234 (2024)
Projected traffic12,298 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Missouri Rvr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Missouri 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Missouri Rvr carry?

About 7,234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Missouri Rvr?

The structure is 1,718 ft (523.6 m) long with a longest span of 425 ft (129.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Missouri Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.