US Bridges

US 24 E over North Rvr

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 13 T 58 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1198

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over North Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over North Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7,354 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,973 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesNorth Rvr
LocationS 13 T 58 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.81984, -91.51396
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,354 (2024)
Projected traffic13,973 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 24 E over North Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 24 E over North Rvr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over North Rvr carry?

About 7,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over North Rvr?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over North Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.