US Bridges

Mo 13 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 11 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 1808

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
728 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 26,719 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,414 by 2044. The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 11 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.22947, -93.31154
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length728 ft (221.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,719 (2024)
Projected traffic41,414 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 13 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mo 13 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 26,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.