El Rancho DR over Branch
FairMarion County, Missouri · S 13 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18421
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Rancho DR over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Rancho DR over Branch in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Rancho DR over Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is El Rancho DR over Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does El Rancho DR over Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is El Rancho DR over Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns El Rancho DR over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.