US Bridges

Is 49 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2350

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over BNSF RR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 8,139 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,243 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49044, -94.30024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,139 (2024)
Projected traffic14,243 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 49 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Is 49 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 8,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.