US Bridges

US 136 E over Platte Rvr

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 64 N R 34 W · Structure no. 11904

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Platte Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,554 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 14 T 64 N R 34 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.34455, -94.68551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2024)
Projected traffic7,554 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 136 E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Platte 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.