US Bridges

Veterans RD S over US 36

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 28928

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,642
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans RD S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans RD S over US 36 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,745 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans RD S
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71414, -91.41888
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2024)
Projected traffic8,745 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Veterans RD S over US 36 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans RD S over US 36 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans RD S over US 36 carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Veterans RD S over US 36?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans RD S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.