US Bridges

US 65 N over BNSF RR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 9 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2038

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,638
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,489 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 9 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.23347, -93.22482
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,638 (2024)
Projected traffic47,489 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 65 N over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 65 N over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over BNSF RR carry?

About 30,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over BNSF RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.