US Bridges

Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 2191 T 29 N R 14 E · Structure no. 36387

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBu 61 S
CrossesRt M UPRR
LocationS 2191 T 29 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.2133, -89.54567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2024)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 61 S over Rt M UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.