US Bridges

Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 6 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 23036

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMcarthur DR
CrossesBNSF RR Roys Br
LocationS 6 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78103, -94.87174
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2024)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br 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 Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mcarthur DR over BNSF RR Roys Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.