US Bridges

US 36 E over US 169

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 477

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over US 169 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,287 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesUS 169
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74694, -94.80187
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,169 (2024)
Projected traffic34,287 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over US 169 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 36 E over US 169 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over US 169 carry?

About 20,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over US 169?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.