US Bridges

US 61 N over NS RR

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 856

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over NS RR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 years old, older 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 10,036 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,068 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.68265, -91.40792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,036 (2024)
Projected traffic19,068 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 61 N over NS RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 61 N over NS RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 N over NS RR carry?

About 10,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over NS RR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.