Bu 61 N over US 24
PoorMarion County, Missouri · S 1 T 57 N R 6 W · Structure no. 387
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,448
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 61 N over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 61 N over US 24 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 61 N over US 24 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Bu 61 N over US 24 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Bu 61 N over US 24 carry?
About 1,448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bu 61 N over US 24?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 61 N over US 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.