US Bridges

Rt F S over BNSF RR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 2 T 57 N R 19 W · Structure no. 5759

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt F S over BNSF RR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 2 T 57 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78919, -93.00725
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2024)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt F S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F S over BNSF RR carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.