US Bridges

US 24 E over BNSF RR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2493

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 51 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,498 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 34 T 53 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.35888, -93.4732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic4,498 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 24 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 24 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.