US Bridges

Mo 210 W over BNSF RR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 10 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11820

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,721
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 210 W over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 210 W over BNSF RR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 7,721 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,898 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 210 W
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 10 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates39.15859, -94.48728
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,721 (2024)
Projected traffic13,898 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 210 W over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mo 210 W 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 210 W over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 210 W over BNSF RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 210 W over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.