Bu 13 S over US 24
GoodLafayette County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 27 W · Structure no. 6673
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,727
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 13 S over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 13 S over US 24 in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,163 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 13 S over US 24 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bu 13 S over US 24 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bu 13 S over US 24 carry?
About 5,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bu 13 S over US 24?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 13 S over US 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.