6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR
FairBuchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 23032
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 23,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,140 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is 6th St-Us 59 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR carry?
About 23,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 6th St-Us 59 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.