US Bridges

US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4387

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
994 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 11,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,111 by 2044. The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesCst 11th ST Cst 12th ST
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74848, -94.84556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length994 ft (303 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,242 (2024)
Projected traffic19,111 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST carry?

About 11,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST?

The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Cst 11th ST Cst 12th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.