US Bridges

US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 14 T 61 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2851

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 5 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 7,028 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,353 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesWyaconda Rvr
LocationS 14 T 61 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.08432, -91.53593
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,028 (2024)
Projected traffic13,353 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr carry?

About 7,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Wyaconda Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.