US Bridges

US 136 E over BNSF RR

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 16 T 65 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5245

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over BNSF RR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 16 T 65 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.43479, -91.77986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2024)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 136 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.