US Bridges

Rt P S over US 61

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 34 T 62 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2849

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over US 61 in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 34 T 62 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates40.12328, -91.5415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2024)
Projected traffic242 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rt P S over US 61 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over US 61 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over US 61 carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over US 61?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.