US Bridges

US 136 E over Long Br

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 64 N R 34 W · Structure no. 36679

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Long Br is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 136 E over Long Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,388 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 17 T 64 N R 34 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.34405, -94.74521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,518 (2024)
Projected traffic7,388 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Long Br built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Long Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Long Br carry?

About 3,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Long Br?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.