Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR
PoorPosted for loadHowell County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5941
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,661
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 86 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,492 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Mo 137 S over Cst First ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR carry?
About 3,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 137 S over Cst First ST BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.