US Bridges

US 136 E over UP RR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 26 T 65 N R 24 W · Structure no. 31703

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over UP RR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 26 T 65 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.39946, -93.57026
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over UP RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over UP RR carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over UP RR?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.