US Bridges

US 24 E over US 36

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 31 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 28995

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over US 36 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,883 by 2044. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 31 T 57 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.69687, -91.50576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span174 ft (52.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic4,883 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 E over US 36 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E 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 US 24 E over US 36 carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over US 36?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (52.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.