US Bridges

Rt O E over BNSF RR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 5 T 42 N R 2 E · Structure no. 1820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over BNSF RR in Franklin 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 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 42 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates38.41765, -90.82594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2024)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt O E over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Rt O 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.