US 36 W over Brush CR
FairMacon County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1731
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,248
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 W over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Brush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,248 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,184 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 W over Brush CR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 W over Brush 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 W over Brush CR carry?
About 5,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 36 W over Brush CR?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 W over Brush CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.