US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr
FairMarion County, Missouri · S 2 T 59 N R 5 W · Structure no. 6072
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,508 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,557
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 years old, older 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 9,557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,158 by 2044. The structure is 3,508 ft (1,069.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 24 E over Mississippi 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr carry?
About 9,557 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr?
The structure is 3,508 ft (1,069.2 m) long with a longest span of 628 ft (191.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Mississippi Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.