US 36 W over Platte Rvr
GoodPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 563
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 W over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Platte Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,373 by 2044. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 W over Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 36 W over Platte Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 W over Platte Rvr carry?
About 6,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 36 W over Platte Rvr?
The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 W over Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.