US Bridges

Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23278

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 113 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 4 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe ST
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18558, -94.19622
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2024)
Projected traffic626 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Santa Fe ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.