US 36 E over Platte Rvr
FairPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 679
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,359
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 E over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Platte Rvr in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,359 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,810 by 2044. The structure is 1,184 ft (360.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E over Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 E over Platte Rvr 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 Platte Rvr carry?
About 6,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 36 E over Platte Rvr?
The structure is 1,184 ft (360.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 E over Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.