US Bridges

US 65 S over BNSF RR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32800

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over BNSF RR in Greene 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 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 69,404 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,576 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 21 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.19757, -93.22629
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,404 (2024)
Projected traffic107,576 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 65 S 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 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 69,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.