US Bridges

Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 35661

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwest Pkwy
CrossesGarfield Ave BNSF RR
LocationS 21 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73607, -94.83713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Pkwy over Garfield Ave BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.