US Bridges

US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 11 T 57 N R 18 W · Structure no. 4713

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,524
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 9,524 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,667 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesVan Dorsen CR
LocationS 11 T 57 N R 18 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.75899, -92.87527
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,524 (2024)
Projected traffic16,667 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 E over Van Dorsen CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 36 E over Van Dorsen 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR carry?

About 9,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 36 E over Van Dorsen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.