US Bridges

US 61 S over UP RR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 226 T 41 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over UP RR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 226 T 41 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.28496, -90.39086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,488 (2024)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 61 S over UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S 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 61 S over UP RR carry?

About 4,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over UP RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.