US Bridges

US 136 E over I C & E RR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29615

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over I C & E RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over I C & E RR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesI C & E RR
LocationS 5 T 65 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.46981, -93.28542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 136 E over I C & E RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over I C & E 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over I C & E RR carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over I C & E RR?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over I C & E RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.