US 61 N over Salt River
FairRalls County, Missouri · S 36 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 858
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,731
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 N over Salt River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Salt River in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 8,731 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,589 by 2044. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N over Salt River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 61 N over Salt River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 N over Salt River carry?
About 8,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 61 N over Salt River?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 N over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.