US Bridges

US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2702

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR 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 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 7,452 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,159 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesOr 24 Abandoned RR
LocationS 1 T 59 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.9378, -91.51793
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,452 (2024)
Projected traffic14,159 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR carry?

About 7,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Or 24 Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.