US Bridges

Gracia Ave over BNSF RR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 32 T 57 N R 18 W · Structure no. 20568

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gracia Ave over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gracia Ave over BNSF RR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGracia Ave
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 32 T 57 N R 18 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7127, -92.95014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic550 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gracia Ave over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gracia Ave over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Gracia Ave over BNSF RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gracia Ave over BNSF RR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gracia Ave over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.