US Bridges

US 36 W over UP RR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 33970

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 36 W over UP RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,009 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73551, -93.88977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2024)
Projected traffic9,009 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over UP RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over UP RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.