US Bridges

Rt E S over BNSF RR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 26 N R 30 W · Structure no. 2791

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over BNSF RR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 30 T 26 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.94096, -94.2563
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2024)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 E S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E 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 2023.

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

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.