US Bridges

US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 24 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 560

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 6,151 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,457 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesThird Fk Platte Rv
LocationS 24 T 57 N R 34 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74758, -94.662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,151 (2024)
Projected traffic10,457 by 2044
Trucks26%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv 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 W over Third Fk Platte Rv carry?

About 6,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Third Fk Platte Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.