Mo 6 E over US 24
PoorMarion County, Missouri · S 11 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1821
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 6 E over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 6 E over US 24 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,429 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 6 E over US 24 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Mo 6 E over US 24 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 6 E over US 24 carry?
About 3,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 6 E over US 24?
The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 6 E over US 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.