US Bridges

Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19436

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
617 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2045. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesMurphy St. BNSF RR J
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09107, -94.50936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length617 ft (188.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2025)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J?

The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Murphy St. BNSF RR J?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.