US Bridges

US 136 E over Nodaway Rvr

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 65 N R 37 W · Structure no. 3743

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Nodaway Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Nodaway Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2044. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesNodaway Rvr
LocationS 17 T 65 N R 37 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.44495, -95.08941
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Nodaway Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Nodaway 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 February 2023.

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

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Nodaway Rvr?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Nodaway Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.