US Bridges

Mo 168 E over US 24

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 24 T 58 N R 6 W · Structure no. 35422

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 168 E over US 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 168 E over US 24 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 168 E
CrossesUS 24
LocationS 24 T 58 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates39.80942, -91.51592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2024)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 168 E over US 24 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 168 E over US 24 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 Mo 168 E over US 24 carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 168 E over US 24?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 168 E over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.