US Bridges

US 61 N over Ramsey CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2919 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6171

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Ramsey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Ramsey CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 6,831 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesRamsey CR
LocationS 2919 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26734, -89.56488
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,831 (2024)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 61 N over Ramsey CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 N over Ramsey CR carry?

About 6,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Ramsey CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.