US Bridges

Rt U S over US 36

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 18 W · Structure no. 3001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,326
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over US 36 in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,326 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates39.76115, -92.94116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2024)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 U S over US 36 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over US 36 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U S over US 36 carry?

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over US 36?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.