US 159 S over BNSF RR
FairHolt County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 39 W · Structure no. 2235
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 159 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 159 S over BNSF RR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 159 S over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 159 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 159 S over BNSF RR carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 159 S over BNSF RR?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 159 S over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.