US Bridges

US 24 W over North Rvr

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 13 T 58 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3204

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over North Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over North Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,655 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,545 by 2044. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesNorth Rvr
LocationS 13 T 58 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.81979, -91.51422
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,655 (2024)
Projected traffic14,545 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 North Rvr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 W over North 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 North Rvr carry?

About 7,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over North Rvr?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over North Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.