US Bridges

Rt D S over US 61

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 1708 T 52 N R 1 W · Structure no. 2993

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over US 61 in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 1708 T 52 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.23193, -91.01477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2024)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over US 61 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over US 61 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over US 61 carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over US 61?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.