US 36 W over Chariton Rvr
FairMacon County, Missouri · S 9 T 51 N R 16 W · Structure no. 28989
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,263
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 W over Chariton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,263 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,210 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 W over Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 W over Chariton 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 W over Chariton Rvr carry?
About 5,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is US 36 W over Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 W over Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.