US Bridges

US 61 N over Kochs CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 6 T 41 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33836

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Kochs CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 61 N over Kochs CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,702 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesKochs CR
LocationS 6 T 41 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.31685, -90.39767
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,707 (2024)
Projected traffic9,702 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Kochs CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 N over Kochs CR 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 N over Kochs CR carry?

About 5,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Kochs CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Kochs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.