US Bridges

US 36 W over Medicine CR

Good

Livingston County, Missouri · S 1 T 57 N R 23 W · Structure no. 4299

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Medicine CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,668 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2044. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesMedicine CR
LocationS 1 T 57 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.7769, -93.42508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,668 (2024)
Projected traffic6,419 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Medicine CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Medicine CR carry?

About 3,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Medicine CR?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.