US Bridges

US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 3 T 57 N R 21 W · Structure no. 960

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,227 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,897 by 2044. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesHiggins Drain Dtch
LocationS 3 T 57 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.77799, -93.24075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,227 (2024)
Projected traffic10,897 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch 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 Higgins Drain Dtch carry?

About 6,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Higgins Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.