US Bridges

US 62 E over BNSF RR

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5858

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62 E over BNSF RR in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.55517, -89.61382
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2024)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 62 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 62 E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.