US Bridges

N Mason ST over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 52 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14597

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mason ST over BNSF RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N Mason ST over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Mason ST
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 4 T 52 N R 23 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.35305, -93.48772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Mason ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Mason ST over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does N Mason ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Mason ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Mason ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.