US Bridges

US 69 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 28 T 52 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33852

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 69 S over BNSF RR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 11,621 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,918 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 28 T 52 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.29089, -94.3922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,621 (2024)
Projected traffic20,918 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S 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 US 69 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 11,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.