US Bridges

Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1914

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
841 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2044. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp Charles ST to I
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.76434, -94.85838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length841 ft (256.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2024)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR?

The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rp Charles ST to I over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.