US Bridges

Or 49 N over BNSF RR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 25 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33465

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 N over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 49 N over BNSF RR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 N
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 25 T 32 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.48947, -94.29839
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Or 49 N over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 N 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 Or 49 N over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 N over BNSF RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 N over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.