US Bridges

Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Missouri · S 10 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20455

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRubey ST
CrossesBNSF RR Oak ST
LocationS 10 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73704, -92.47152
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rubey ST over BNSF RR Oak ST?

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