US Bridges

E Madison ST over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Iron County, Missouri · S 32 T 34 N R 4 E · Structure no. 19222

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Madison ST over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Madison ST over UP RR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Madison ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 32 T 34 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.601, -90.6242
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Madison ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Madison ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E Madison ST over UP RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Madison ST over UP RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Madison ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.