US Bridges

US 24 W over US 36

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 8 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over US 36 in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,779 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,080 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 8 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.66338, -91.71441
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,779 (2024)
Projected traffic9,080 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 W over US 36 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 W over US 36 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 W over US 36 carry?

About 4,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over US 36?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.