US 61 S over Salt Rvr
GoodRalls County, Missouri · S 36 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3228
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 511 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,033
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Salt Rvr in Ralls 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 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 9,033 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,163 by 2044. The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Salt Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 S over Salt Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 S over Salt Rvr carry?
About 9,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Salt Rvr?
The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Salt Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.