US Bridges

US 36 E over Grand Rvr

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 11965

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,811 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Grand Rvr in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,549 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,961 by 2044. The structure is 1,811 ft (552 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.75948, -93.60498
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,811 ft (552 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,549 (2024)
Projected traffic7,961 by 2044
Trucks33%
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 Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over Grand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Grand Rvr carry?

About 4,549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 1,811 ft (552 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.