US Bridges

US 36 E over BNSF RR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3178

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 E 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 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 8,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,644 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74864, -94.85394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,026 (2024)
Projected traffic13,644 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 36 E 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 2024.

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

About 8,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.