US Bridges

Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 16 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35355

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 30,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,349 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (127.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesBNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel
LocationS 16 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates37.20976, -93.23049
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (127.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,548 (2024)
Projected traffic47,349 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel 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 Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel carry?

About 30,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel?

The structure is 420 ft (127.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 65 S over BNSF RR Cst E Mcdaniel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.