US Bridges

Mo 53 S over UP RR

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 10 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3799

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over UP RR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,168 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,669 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 10 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.74104, -90.40664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,168 (2024)
Projected traffic22,669 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mo 53 S over UP RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 53 S over UP 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 53 S over UP RR carry?

About 14,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 53 S over UP RR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 53 S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.