US Bridges

22nd ST N over US 36

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 513

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,543
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd ST N over US 36 is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 22nd ST N over US 36 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, 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 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 8,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,533 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries22nd ST N
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 21 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74649, -94.8341
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,543 (2024)
Projected traffic11,533 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22nd ST N over US 36 built?

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

What condition is 22nd ST N over US 36 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 22nd ST N over US 36 carry?

About 8,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd ST N over US 36?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd ST N over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.