US Bridges

225 S over US 36

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 7 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2940

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

225 S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 225 S over US 36 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries225 S
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 7 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates39.66508, -91.73466
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic203 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 225 S over US 36 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 225 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 225 S over US 36 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 225 S over US 36?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 225 S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.