US Bridges

US 36 W over E Yellow CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 19 W · Structure no. 3188

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over E Yellow CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over E Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,677 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,185 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesE Yellow CR
LocationS 12 T 57 N R 19 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.76142, -92.97591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,677 (2024)
Projected traffic8,185 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 36 W over E Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over E Yellow CR 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 US 36 W over E Yellow CR carry?

About 4,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over E Yellow CR?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over E Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.