US 61 S over Joachim CR
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Missouri · S 2977 T 41 N R 6 E · Structure no. 5749
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 281 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,488
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Joachim CR is a steel truss - thru carrying US 61 S over Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Joachim CR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 61 S over Joachim CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 61 S over Joachim CR carry?
About 4,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Joachim CR?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Joachim CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.