US Bridges

Or 65 S over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9490

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,056
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 65 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 65 S over BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,056 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,490 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 65 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 21 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates37.19792, -93.22543
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,056 (2024)
Projected traffic14,490 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 65 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 65 S over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Or 65 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 65 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 65 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.