US Bridges

US 36 W over BNSF RR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 15 W · Structure no. 29096

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over BNSF RR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,899 by 2044. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.75589, -92.61111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2024)
Projected traffic8,899 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 W over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 W over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over BNSF RR?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.