US Bridges

Mo 37 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 4136

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 37 S over BNSF RR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,270 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.91764, -93.93021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic13,270 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 37 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.