US Bridges

Rp US61S to US24E over US 24

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2699

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US61S to US24E over US 24 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rp US61S to US24E over US 24 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 3,717 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,062 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp US61S to US24E
CrossesUS 24
LocationS 1 T 59 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.93626, -91.51307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,717 (2024)
Projected traffic7,062 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp US61S to US24E over US 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp US61S to US24E over US 24 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rp US61S to US24E over US 24 carry?

About 3,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rp US61S to US24E over US 24?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US61S to US24E over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.