US Bridges

US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2735

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr 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 8,152 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,489 by 2044. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesN Fabius Rvr
LocationS 1 T 59 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.93167, -91.52245
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,152 (2024)
Projected traffic15,489 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 W over N Fabius Rvr built?

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

What condition is US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr carry?

About 8,152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over N Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.