US Bridges

US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 19 T 51 N R 23 W · Structure no. 29082

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,673 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a in Lafayette 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 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2044. The structure is 2,673 ft (814.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr UP RR a
LocationS 19 T 51 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.2163, -93.51212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,673 ft (814.7 m)
Longest span450 ft (137.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2024)
Projected traffic5,478 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a built?

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

What condition is US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a?

The structure is 2,673 ft (814.7 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Missouri Rvr UP RR a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.