US Bridges

US 36 W over Long Br

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4224

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Long Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Long Br in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,566 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75162, -94.1591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2024)
Projected traffic13,566 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 Long Br built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Long Br 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 Long Br carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Long Br?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.