US 136 E over Medicine CR
GoodPutnam County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29616
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 442 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 E over Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 136 E over Medicine CR 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 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2044. The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 E over Medicine CR built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 136 E over Medicine CR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 136 E over Medicine CR carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 136 E over Medicine CR?
The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 E over Medicine CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.