US Bridges

US 36 E over UP RR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 11850

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over UP RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,143 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73524, -93.88939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,143 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over UP RR carry?

About 4,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over UP RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.