US Bridges

US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3052

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
751 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, 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 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 7,271 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,361 by 2044. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesMo 759 BNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.74813, -94.85667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,271 (2024)
Projected traffic12,361 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over Mo 759 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR carry?

About 7,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Mo 759 BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.